Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Broad Oak, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection in Broad Oak and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
About our electronic leak detection in Broad Oak
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. We survey single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water coming in under a flat roof and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings.
In a village or hamlet like Broad Oak, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Broad Oak (RG29)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. Testing helps find them.
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check this first.
Also near Broad Oak
Also in Broad Oak
When to book a survey in Broad Oak
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Mayhill Junior School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Questions from Broad Oak
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Oak?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Broad Oak?
Yes, Broad Oak is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Somewhere as small as Broad Oak, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Broad Oak
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Shop and office owners around Hart Shopping Centre may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints 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.
Broad Oak is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Broad Oak can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Broad Oak and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in RG29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Odiham (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile west), Warnborough Green (2 miles west), Winchfield (2 miles north-east) and Greywell (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Broad Oak
We work in homes and buildings around The Waterwitch pub and Robert May's School, among other places. Broad Oak’s nearest station is Winchfield station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.9 miles north) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Broad Oak include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Fixing the holes we find
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes