Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Bishop's Sutton, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Bishop's Sutton and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
About our electronic leak detection in Bishop's Sutton
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. Typical surveys look at leaking laps in the waterproofing and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, across roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Bishop's Sutton take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Bishop's Sutton (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere as small as Bishop's Sutton, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Common questions in Bishop's Sutton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bishop's Sutton?
Yes, Bishop's Sutton is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is Bishop's Sutton within the area you cover?
Yes, Bishop's Sutton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
Can every flat roof be tested?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How is ELD priced?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive which can limit electronic testing. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bishop's Sutton
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Electronic leak detection around Bishop's Sutton
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. About 2.9 miles south lies Hinton Ampner House, a reminder of how long the area around Bishop's Sutton has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Perins School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Bishop's Sutton is about 8 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings from Bishop's Sutton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO24 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include North Street, Home Close and Water Lane. We also cover Gundleton (1 mile north-east), New Alresford (2 miles west), Bramdean (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Cheriton (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (8 miles west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Bishop's Sutton
We work in homes and buildings around Ship Inn, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Bishop's Sutton includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Nearby places to Bishop's Sutton
Also in Bishop's Sutton
When to book a survey in Bishop's Sutton
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Patched roofs that still leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What affects the price in Bishop's Sutton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.