Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Wingrave Electronic Leak Detection
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Wingrave, with photos and a written report.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Patched roofs that still leak
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Testing may still be possible, depending on the build-up.
Electronic leak detection in Wingrave: what you get
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. Common reasons to book are gaps at membrane joints and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, across liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and commercial flat roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Wingrave take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Wingrave (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Wingrave
Other services in Wingrave
Flat roofs in Wingrave
About 2.6 miles north-east lies Ascott House, a reminder of how long the area around Wingrave has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wingrave Church of England Combined School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Wingrave is about 5 miles north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Wingrave get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Wingrave is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for electronic leak detection. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Surveys in HP22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Parsonage Farm, Raven Walk and Winslow Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Wingrave, we cover Rowsham (1 mile south-west), Aston Abbotts (1 mile north-west) and Long Marston (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles south-west), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (4 miles south-west) and Southcourt (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Wingrave
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cottesloe School, MacIntyre School and The Rose And Crown pub. Wingrave’s nearest station is Cheddington station, roughly 3.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Bolbec Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tindal Centre (3.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wingrave include College Lake nature reserve.
Common questions in Wingrave
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wingrave?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Wingrave within the area you cover?
Yes. Wingrave is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Wingrave?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Can every flat roof be tested?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Let us know what you know about the roof and we will check whether ELD will work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Wingrave often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- How wet the insulation is
- Fixing the holes we find
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
What affects the price in Wingrave
To price your survey, we check:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Wingrave
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Stains far from any visible defect
For landlords with property near Cheddington station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?