How to deal with a leak in the roof of your commercial property

Whilst the current economic climate may lead you to put off repairs to your commercial property, a leak in the roof should never be ignored.

Delaying roof leak repair can not only cause further damage to the roof itself, but can compromise the structural integrity of your whole building. This is primarily due to the excess weight caused by a build-up of moisture.

Commercial roofing contractors will use specialist diagnostic tools to determine the location and cause of your leaking commercial roof. One of these diagnostic tools is electronic leak detection, otherwise known as ELD. This is one of the quickest ways to accurately locate a leak in the roof.

What is electronic roof leak detection?

Electronic leak detection is a technique used by commercial roofing contractors to pinpoint leaks in flat or low-pitched commercial roofs, as well as identifying areas of trapped water.

This method of leak detection is non-intrusive and won’t cause any damage to the roof.

Electronic roof leak detection does not involve any guess work, there’s no need to conduct flood testing, and it’s environmentally friendly.

Any failed areas of your commercial roof will be clearly marked, enabling your commercial roofing contractors to put together a plan for roof leak repair.

How much does leak detection cost UK?

There are a large number of factors that will influence any commercial roofing contractor’s ability to carry out electronic leak detection on your roof.

It’s therefore not possible to provide an accurate estimate of the cost of leak detection without knowing full details.

We advise that you contact skilled commercial roofing contractors to discuss your enquiry. They will be able to provide you with a quote for commercial roof leak detection, along with free advice and professional recommendations.

Get in touch with roof leak detection experts

If you’ve noticed a leak in the roof of your commercial property, it’s vital that you contact experienced commercial roofing contractors as a matter of urgency.

Roofing Consultants Group have over 100 years of experience in repairing and replacing commercial roofs in the UK. They offer various types of roof survey and specialist diagnostic tools, including electronic leak detection.

For more information on electronic leak detection or any of their other commercial roofing services, give them a call on 0800 046 1500.