Roof Leak Detection Services
Our Roof leak detection surveyors identify and locate leaks on flat, pitched and commercial roofs can involve the use of drones, tracer gases, smoke testing, damp meters or electronic leak testing equipment.
We use roof surveying techniques and equipment that avoid the huge expense and hassle of scaffolding or hiring a cherry picker – enabling our specialist engineers with years of experience to trace the source of your roof leak problems in the most cost effective manner.
We are proud to be one of the few specialist roof leak detection companies in the UK – with hundreds of 5* Trustpilot reviews.
We have roof inspection teams located throughout England, Scotland & Wales ready to find your roof leak!
Our Equipment To Detect Leaks On Roof’s
- Damp Meters to identify damp areas within the insulation and structural elements of your roof space.
- Thermal Imaging Drone Surveys provide definitive proof of hidden roof leaks for seamless insurance claim processing
- Tracer-gas leak testing accurately pinpoints hidden roof leaks
- Smoke testing precisely locates even the most obscure hidden leaks in complex roofs
- Electronic Leak Testers send pulsed electrical current through the roof membrane detecting the location of a flat roof leak.
Our Professional Roof Leak Detection Process
1. Internal Visual Inspection
Roof leak detection starts with an Internal Visual Inspection.
Our roof leak surveyors look for signs of water ingress, moisture damage, or wear, using their expertise to spot subtle indications of potential leaks or weaknesses.
2. Drone Roof Survey
A drone roof survey is used to safely examine exterior roof elements including flashings, tiles, valleys, parapets, ridge & verge pointing, chimneys, vents, and gutters.
Our drones are equipped with high definition video, photography and thermal imaging technology to find the cause of your roof leak.
3. Tracer Gases
Leaks in roofing are traced using tracer access, access permitting. Tracer gases are used to fill the voids of ceilings and narrow spaces.
The tracer gases rise and are detected using our specialist tracer gas sniffers on the roof – confirming the location of the suspected leak.
4. Handheld Thermal Imaging
Handheld thermal imaging is a crucial technology in roof leak detection. Thermal imaging is a non-invasive method to locate hidden leaks and moisture through temperature variations.
Thermography allows for thorough inspections in hard-to-reach areas, visualizing water damage and structural issues not visible to the naked eye.
5. The Wet Test
The wet test in the flat roof leak detection process involves spraying water over the roof’s surface while a trace cable is positioned along the perimeter, establishing an electrical field.
This field generates pulses that pinpoint the location of earth leakage within its boundary.
The membrane thickness of the flat roof does not affect the effectiveness of the wet testing process.
6. The Dry Test
The dry test used for detecting punctures and pinholes in flat roofs, notably quicker than the wet test.
It necessitates precise membrane thickness data input into the detector prior to commencement.
For a successful dry test, the surface must be entirely free of moisture to find the leak.
The technique involves applying a direct current voltage across the roof’s surface.
When a leak is encountered, the testing equipment emits a spark and beep, accurately signaling the leak’s location.
Our Reviews & Accreditation’s
ADI Leak Detection is accredited with The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering.
ADI Leak Detection is registered with The Water Industry Approved Plumbers’ Scheme.
ADI Leak Detection is a Watersafe Accredited contractor.
Roof Leak Detection FAQs
Contact ADI Leak Detection For Roofing Leak Detection
If you’re in need of roof leak detection services, look no further than ADI Leak Detection.
Our expertise is in accurately locating roof leaks using the latest, non-invasive leak detection equipment and thermal imaging drones.
We do not provide any roofing repair services so you can be sure of nothing but honest, impartial advice.
Our comprehensive roof leak detection services are available throughout England, Scotland & Wales.
