Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Burkham
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Burkham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Burkham
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. The results come in a report with photos. If you’re worried about repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and holes around roof penetrations, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Burkham 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Burkham (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- 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 electronic leak detection looks like in Burkham
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 1.9 miles south lies Hall Place, a reminder of how long the area around Burkham has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Burkham as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across GU34 for electronic leak detection. We also cover Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Burkham
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Burkham
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Burkham, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Burkham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What else we do in Burkham
When to book a survey in Burkham
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Stains far from any visible defect
If you let a flat or house near Alton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
Questions from Burkham
Will you come out to Burkham?
Yes, Burkham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Burkham in the area you cover?
Yes, Burkham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Burkham as anywhere else.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check before we quote.
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Burkham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.