Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Cole Henley
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Cole Henley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Cole Henley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
How electronic leak detection works in Cole Henley
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help because they show what’s under the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof can’t be tested. We’re frequently asked to look into stains far from any visible defect and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, across flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Somewhere as small as Cole Henley, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Cole Henley (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Cole Henley
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When to book a survey in Cole Henley
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
If you let a flat or house near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey will not cover
Electronic leak detection in Cole Henley: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. 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.
Take a building like Testbourne Community School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Cole Henley is about 7 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Cole Henley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Cole Henley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Cole Henley include Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles south), Freefolk (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles south), Wadwick (3 miles north-west) and St Mary Bourne (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (7 miles south-west), Tadley (10 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Cole Henley
For rail, the closest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cole Henley
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
Why it’s worth a survey now in Cole Henley
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. In a small place like Cole Henley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Cole Henley
Is my home in Cole Henley listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cole Henley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Cole Henley as anywhere else.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote for each roof individually. Send us details of the roof, and phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.