Hampshire · London and the South East
Dumpford Electronic Leak Detection
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. We carry out electronic leak detection in Dumpford.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
What we’re asked to look at in Dumpford
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that’s hard to see can let water in for months before it shows.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a covered membrane
If you own a rental within reach of Liss station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Electronic leak detection in Dumpford: what you get
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at 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. We survey roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at membrane joints and leaks under green or ballasted roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Dumpford, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Dumpford (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Dumpford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dumpford?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Dumpford?
Yes, Dumpford is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What is electronic leak detection?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How long will testing take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof will not work, we will say so at the start.
Towns and villages near Dumpford
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How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Dumpford, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Why it is worth a survey now in Dumpford
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Around Dumpford, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we will say so.
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it’s covered.
Electronic leak detection around Dumpford
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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Cowdray House about 3.8 miles east, Dumpford sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like St George's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Dumpford can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Dumpford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU31 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Dumpford
In Dumpford, that means homes and buildings near The Keeper's Arms Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Liss station, roughly 4.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Dumpford includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Useful tips for Dumpford property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not let outlets block
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.