Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Chineham, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Chineham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Failed seams and laps
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Damage from equipment installers
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Chineham
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. If you are worried about gaps at membrane joints and new roofs to check before paving or planting, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Chineham can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Chineham (RG24, RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Chineham
What else we do in Chineham
When to book a survey in Chineham
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Malls, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a smaller place like Chineham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
For a price for electronic leak detection in Chineham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Common questions in Chineham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chineham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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 cover smaller places like Chineham?
Yes, Chineham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How is ELD priced?
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 send us an email.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can every flat roof be tested?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Share any details you have and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
Electronic leak detection around Chineham
The wider area around Chineham has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 2 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Anyone responsible for a site like Four Lanes Community Junior School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you let a flat or house near Basingstoke station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Chineham is about 3 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Chineham is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes Chineham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG24 and RG27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Bowman Road, Cufaude Lane and Cibbons Road. You will find Chineham on the A33, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Lychpit (1 mile south), Wildmoor (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile west), Old Basing (2 miles south) and Water End (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles south-west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chineham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Loddon School, The Vyne Community School and Eastrop Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Basing House (1.5 miles south) and Basing House (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Chineham include Daneshill Park Woods.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. In a smaller place like Chineham, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Some conductive membranes
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chineham
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.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Chineham and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.