Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Arford, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Arford. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
What electronic leak detection looks like in Arford
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you let a flat or house near Liphook station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like The Holme Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. If you are in Arford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Arford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Guildford.
All of GU35 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Arford: Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Arford
Around Arford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Holly Bush Inn and Mill Chase Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 3.6 miles south. Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
Electronic leak detection in Arford: what you get
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Arford and the rest of London and South East England. A visit usually takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about new roofs to check before paving or planting and failed seams and laps, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Arford, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Arford (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Arford
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. For older village homes like those around Arford, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Arford
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Carrying out the repair work
- How wet the insulation is
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Arford
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Arford can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How we price electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Arford
Will you come out to Arford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Arford?
Yes, Arford is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof will not work, we’ll say so before testing.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.