Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Empshott
Electronic leak detection across Empshott, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
How electronic leak detection works in Empshott
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 is 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. We survey roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks through a covered membrane and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
Somewhere as small as Empshott, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Empshott (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Empshott
Is Empshott in the area you cover?
Yes, Empshott is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Empshott is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable before testing.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How does ELD work?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That is how we locate breaches you can’t see.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Empshott?
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Holes left by work on the roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Holy Rood, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Electronic leak detection in Empshott: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Liss station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Empshott gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Empshott and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Electronic leak detection in GU33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Mill Lane and Church Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Empshott: Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Empshott
Empshott’s nearest station is Liss station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Empshott includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. Outbuildings and barns around Empshott are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and our case studies.
How we price electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
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The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then 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 Empshott, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.