Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Aldershot, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection across Aldershot, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Water coming in under a flat roof
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Aldershot often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work as you book.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Electronic leak detection in Aldershot: what you get
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you before any testing starts. We survey commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are new roofs to check before paving or planting and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak.
In a town like Aldershot, lots of shops, schools and business units have flat roofs. Out of sight, they tend to be forgotten until a leak appears. A careful look at outlets, upstands and the membrane itself shows where it stands. If someone else manages the building, let us know so roof access can be arranged.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Aldershot (GU11, GU12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. On a house in a town like Aldershot, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
For a price for your roof in Aldershot, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Common questions in Aldershot
What do I need to do before a survey in Aldershot?
Not much. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy, and the visit in Aldershot can get straight on.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Aldershot?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Aldershot as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we check the roof first.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What affects the price in Aldershot
To price your survey, we look at:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What else we do in Aldershot
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes, depending on what’s below.
Flat and commercial roofs around Aldershot
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Farnham Castle, about 2.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aldershot. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Talavera Junior School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For landlords with property near Aldershot station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. Aldershot is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Aldershot is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in GU11 and GU12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Station Road, East Station Road and High Street or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Aldershot on the A323 and A325, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
Around Aldershot
We work in homes and buildings around All Hallows Catholic School, Prince Consort's Library and Princes Gardens, among other places. There is a railway station in Aldershot itself: Aldershot station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north) and Farnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Fixing the holes we find
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing