Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in East Worldham, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for East Worldham, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Damage from equipment installers
- Gaps at membrane joints
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in East Worldham
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. If your roof is not suitable, we’ll tell you before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. We are frequently asked to look into leaks showing away from the breach and leaking laps in the waterproofing, on liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Older buildings in small places like East Worldham may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- East Worldham (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older rural homes like those around East Worldham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. ELD can locate them.
What affects the price in East Worldham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Worldham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
FAQs for East Worldham
Do you cover smaller places like East Worldham?
Yes, East Worldham is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Worldham?
Yes, East Worldham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Flat and commercial roofs around East Worldham
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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 an older house close to Church of St Mary: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Eggar's School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
East Worldham is about 2 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. If you are in East Worldham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. East Worldham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. There’s also a page for Guildford.
We cover every part of the GU34 postcode area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Caker's Lane, Shelleys Lane and Wyck Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Wyck (1 mile north-east), Hartley Mauditt (1 mile south), Neatham (2 miles north), Holybourne (2 miles north) and Oakhanger (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (9 miles south) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Near you in East Worldham
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles west) and Allen Gallery (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.