Hampshire · London and the South East
Brown Candover Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Brown Candover from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Brown Candover: what you get
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are water coming in under a flat roof and new roofs to check before paving or planting.
Older buildings in small places like Brown Candover may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Brown Candover (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brown Candover
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 survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a hamlet or village like Brown Candover, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Brown Candover, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How wet the insulation is
- Some conductive membranes
- Sections we cannot safely access
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
Common questions in Brown Candover
Will you come out to Brown Candover?
Yes, Brown Candover is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Brown Candover in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Brown Candover is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How much time does ELD need?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
How do I book a survey in Brown Candover?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Share any details you have and we will check whether ELD will work.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Nearby places to Brown Candover
Other services in Brown Candover
Flat and commercial roofs around Brown Candover
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
For landlords with property near Micheldever station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Brown Candover is about 9 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Brown Candover is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO24 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Spybush Lane, Bryces Lane and Gravel Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Totford (1 mile south-west), Northington (1 mile south-west), Preston Candover (2 miles north-east), Upper Wield (3 miles east) and Old Alresford (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (9 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Brown Candover
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Woolpack Inn. The nearest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 4.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (2.7 miles east).
Do you need electronic leak detection in Brown Candover?
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Failed seams and laps
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT