Surrey · London and the South East
Woodham Electronic Leak Detection
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Woodham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Woodham
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs aren’t part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. You get a written report with photos. If you are worried about punctures from foot traffic or tools and leaks through a covered membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, on green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes alike.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Woodham can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Woodham (KT15, GU21)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Woodham
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Historic houses such as Botleys Mansion, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Woodham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Fullbrook School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near West Byfleet station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Woodham is about 3 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. If you’re in Woodham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Surrey, we cover Woodham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the KT15 and GU21 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Willow Close, Greenwood Close and Westwood Avenue, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Woodham: West Byfleet (1 mile south-east), Sheerwater (1 mile south-west), Pyrford (1 mile south), Row Town (1 mile north) and Ottershaw (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Near you in Woodham
We work in homes and buildings around The Grange Community Infant School, The Station pub and The Bishop David Brown School, among other places. The nearest railway station is West Byfleet station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St. Peter's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and The Peacocks (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
Also near Woodham
Other services in Woodham
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity, which can rule out some methods. We’ll say if the test won’t work.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Woodham
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes left by work on the roof
For businesses in and around places such as The Peacocks, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Do not leave water getting in
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Limit access to the roof
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That’s something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. For a survey in Woodham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Common questions in Woodham
How do I find out if my home in Woodham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Woodham in the area you cover?
Yes, Woodham is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Why it is worth a survey now in Woodham
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. In an older home around Woodham, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.