Hampshire · London and the South East
Brighton Hill Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Brighton Hill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
Electronic leak detection in Brighton Hill
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You’ll also know what to check next. Typical surveys look at breaches hidden under paving or planting and breaches around outlets and penetrations, across flat roof membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs.
Around Brighton Hill, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Brighton Hill (RG22, RG21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Brighton Hill
Will you come out to Brighton Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Brighton Hill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Brighton Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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.
Flat and commercial roofs around Brighton Hill
With The Vyne about 4 miles north, Brighton Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building like Brighton Hill Community School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Brighton Hill is about 1 mile south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Roofs in Brighton Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Brighton Hill is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG22 and RG21. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Barber Road. With the A30 close by, Brighton Hill is simple for us to get to for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in South Ham (1 mile north), Buckskin (1 mile north-west), Basingstoke (1 mile north), Hatch Warren (1 mile south) and Kempshott (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Near you in Brighton Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eastrop Park, Chalk Ridge Primary School and Jolly Farmer Public House and the streets around them. Brighton Hill’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Festival Place (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Brighton Hill include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Also near Brighton Hill
Also in Brighton Hill
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. A visit to a smaller place like Brighton Hill is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Brighton Hill, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Prices for electronic leak detection in Brighton Hill
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well but it depends on the product and layers.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Brighton Hill?
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Holes left by work on the roof
If you run a business near Festival Place, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely