Surrey · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Woking, Surrey
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Woking, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Failed seams and laps
Questions from Woking
Do you carry out roof surveys in Woking?
Yes, Woking is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Woking as anywhere else.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Woking?
Not much. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy, and the visit in Woking can get straight on.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
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 confirm suitability.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What is electronic leak detection?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we look at the roof first.
How electronic leak detection works in Woking
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Woking and the rest of London and the South East. Testing normally takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and single-ply roofs, and people most frequently book us about damage from equipment installers and new roofs to check before paving or planting.
Blocks of flats in places the size of Woking typically have a shared flat roof, which managing agents, residents’ companies or owners have to keep watertight. A leak in the top-floor flat is frequently the first sign of a problem with the membrane. Finding the cause early limits the damage. Shared roofs need someone to arrange access, so let us know who manages the building.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Woking (GU21, GU22, GU24, GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Woking
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Woking
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that’s hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
If you own a rental within reach of Woking station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Flat roofs in Woking
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Botleys Mansion, about 4.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Woking. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary of Bethany: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For businesses in and around places such as The Peacocks, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Woking is about 24 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Woking gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Woking is one of the places in Surrey we cover.
We survey roofs across the GU21, GU22, GU24 and GU3 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on High Street, Market Walk and Gloucester Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Woking include the A247 and A320. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Goldsworth Park (1 mile west), St John's (1 mile west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Woking has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Woking
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion pub, Woking High School and Hoe Valley Linear Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Woking station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Peacocks (0.6 miles east) and The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye, on suitable membranes. For a shop, office or block in Woking, a roof leak can mean closed rooms, damaged stock or unhappy residents. Planned work is far easier to manage than an emergency.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Woking
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photographs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Woking
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Woking. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Visits in a place the size of Woking range from flats and family homes to offices and blocks. Each building type brings its own access questions, from shared stairwells to locked plant rooms. Surveys can be booked for any day of the week.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Find the breach before more patching
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.