Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Cliddesden
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in Cliddesden, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Cliddesden
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. You get a report with photos of each breach found. If you’re worried about stains far from any visible defect and damage from equipment installers, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Cliddesden take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Cliddesden (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cliddesden
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cliddesden and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Cliddesden
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Cliddesden, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Cliddesden
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Questions from Cliddesden
Do you cover smaller places like Cliddesden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Cliddesden is listed?
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.
Can every flat roof be tested?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Share any details you have and we will confirm suitability.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It typically takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a hamlet or village like Cliddesden, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What electronic leak detection looks like in Cliddesden
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 4.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Cliddesden goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Leonard are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. 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. Anyone responsible for a site like Cliddesden Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We provide electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Cliddesden and the surrounding area. Cliddesden is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG25. Whether your property is on Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Cliddesden: Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Around Cliddesden
Around Cliddesden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brighton Hill Community School, Hackwood Park and Jolly Farmer Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). Open spaces near Cliddesden include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Cliddesden
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- 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 price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.