Hampshire · London and the South East
Bighton Electronic Leak Detection
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Bighton.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Patched roofs that still leak
About our electronic leak detection in Bighton
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you before any testing starts. If you’ve noticed leaks showing away from the breach and water coming in under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Bighton, flat roofs are usually 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Bighton (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We will tell you if yours is not suitable.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Local flat roofs in Bighton
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Hinton Ampner House about 4.3 miles south, Bighton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Perins School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bighton can all book electronic leak detection. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SO24. We also cover the places around Bighton: Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bighton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Three Horseshoes Public House, among other places. A little further out are Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Red Hill.
What affects the price in Bighton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Bighton, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- How wet the insulation is
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Bighton questions
Is Bighton in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Bighton as anywhere else.
Is my home in Bighton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you repair the leak?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why get it checked now?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. Electronic testing can find breaches you cannot see by eye, on suitable membranes. Outbuildings and barns around Bighton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bighton
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A report with photos