Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Basingstoke
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Basingstoke, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Electronic leak detection in Basingstoke
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you at the outset. We survey flat roof membranes, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks through a covered membrane and stains far from any visible defect.
Blocks of flats in places the size of Basingstoke typically have a shared flat roof, which managing agents, residents’ companies or owners have to keep watertight. Leaks into top-floor flats are typically where trouble shows first. The earlier the cause is found, the less damage it does. Shared roofs need someone to arrange access, so tell us who manages the building.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Basingstoke (RG24, RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Basingstoke
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Basingstoke?
It helps to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Let us know about parking and access in Basingstoke too.
How do I find out if my home in Basingstoke is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we check the roof first.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It typically takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
What we’re asked to look at in Basingstoke
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
Problems we come across often include:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- New membranes needing a check before handover
For site and facilities teams at buildings like King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Town-centre streets in Basingstoke can mean pay-and-display or permit parking, so a word about where to park saves time. Inside, the loft and any room with a stain are the places we will want to see. Outside, the roof is viewed from every point that’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Find the breach before more patching
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Share any drawings of the roof
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Local flat roofs in Basingstoke
About 2.9 miles north lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Basingstoke has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Shop and office owners around The Malls may find that a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. For an older house near a landmark such as St Michael's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Basingstoke across London and South East England. Basingstoke is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We cover every part of the RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A30 and A33 close by, Basingstoke is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Basingstoke, we cover South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). Basingstoke is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
Local landmarks in Basingstoke
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cranbourne, The Costello School and The Rising Sun pub. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
What affects the price in Basingstoke
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.