Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Bentworth, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection across Bentworth, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Do you need electronic leak detection in Bentworth?
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that’s hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
About our electronic leak detection in Bentworth
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. If you’re worried about a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and leaking laps in the waterproofing, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Bentworth, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Bentworth (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- How wet the insulation is
- Sections we can’t safely access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity, which can rule out some methods. We’ll say if the test won’t work.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Bentworth can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Electronic leak detection around Bentworth
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. The wider area around Bentworth has a long history of building, with Hall Place about 0.2 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Bentworth is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Surveys in Bentworth work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: GU34. We cover properties on Village Street, Church Street and Drury Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Holt End (1 mile south-west), Thedden (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), New Copse (1 mile south-west) and Beech (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles east).
What’s near Bentworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Star Inn. The nearest railway station is Alton station, roughly 3.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
Bentworth: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Bentworth?
Yes. Bentworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Bentworth is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. For an older or listed building in a place like Bentworth, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.