Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Farleigh Wallop
Electronic leak detection in Farleigh Wallop and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Farleigh Wallop can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
For a price for electronic leak detection in Farleigh Wallop, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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How electronic leak detection works in Farleigh Wallop
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, like drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. We are frequently asked to look into leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and breaches hidden under paving or planting, on green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Farleigh Wallop, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Farleigh Wallop (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We’ll say if the test won’t work.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Find the breach before more patching
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Get leaks traced quickly
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That is something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Farleigh Wallop
About 5 miles south-east lies Hall Place, a reminder of how long the area around Farleigh Wallop has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take an older house close to Church of St. Andrew: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Basingstoke station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brighton Hill Community School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Farleigh Wallop is about 3 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Farleigh Wallop and nearby. Farleigh Wallop is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG25. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on The Avenue and Grammarsham Lane. Other places close to Farleigh Wallop include Hatch Warren (1 mile north), Dummer (2 miles west), Kempshott (2 miles north-west), Brighton Hill (2 miles north) and South Ham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles north-east).
Around Farleigh Wallop
The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.7 miles north. A little further out are Basing House (4.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Farleigh Wallop includes The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Some conductive membranes
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Farleigh Wallop
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
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Farleigh Wallop: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Farleigh Wallop?
Yes, Farleigh Wallop is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Farleigh Wallop listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you repair the leak?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof won’t work, we’ll say so at the start.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Farleigh Wallop
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Older cottages and farmhouses around Farleigh Wallop can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber 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 price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
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. Don’t go up yourself.