Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Bradley, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection around Bradley, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
About our electronic leak detection in Bradley
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We’ll say if ELD won’t work on your roof at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. We survey commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are new roofs to check before paving or planting and patched roofs that still leak.
In a small place like Bradley, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Bradley (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Bradley
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Rural addresses near Bradley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. 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.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
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 get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. For older village homes like those around Bradley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Bradley
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Flat roofs in Bradley
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Bradley has a long history of building, with Hall Place about 1.9 miles south-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Bradley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Surveys in Bradley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SO24. If you are just outside Bradley, we cover Burkham (1 mile north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south-east), Holt End (2 miles south-east), New Copse (2 miles south-east) and Bagmore (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (5 miles east) and Petersfield (13 miles south-east).
Around Bradley
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Bradley includes King's Hill.
Common questions in Bradley
Is Bradley in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Bradley is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Bradley listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Will you repair the leak?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we will confirm suitability.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We will say if the test won’t work.
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs