Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Dummer, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Dummer, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Dummer
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small 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. The results come in a report with photos. Typical surveys look at water coming in under a flat roof and patched roofs that still leak, across flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Somewhere as small as Dummer, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Dummer (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Dummer
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dummer
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 when budgeting.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Electronic leak detection in Dummer: local notes
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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Micheldever station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Dummer. Our Hampshire coverage includes Dummer and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG25. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
Around Dummer
In Dummer, that means homes and buildings near The Queen Inn. The closest station to Dummer is Micheldever station, roughly 4.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Get leaks traced quickly
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
What we’re asked to look at in Dummer
Holes in a membrane frequently come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny, but still let water through.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes left by work on the roof
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
Common questions in Dummer
How do I find out if my home in Dummer is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Will you come out to Dummer?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How long will testing take?
It usually takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you repair the leak?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
What is electronic leak detection?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That is how we locate breaches you can’t see.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof will not work, we will say so at the start.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Dummer can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.