Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Filmore Hill
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Filmore Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- New membranes needing a check before handover
About our electronic leak detection in Filmore Hill
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we’ll say so. Typical surveys look at holes around roof penetrations and leaks through a covered membrane, across commercial flat roofs, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
In a small place like Filmore Hill, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Filmore Hill (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around Filmore Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Questions from Filmore Hill
Is Filmore Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Filmore Hill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Filmore Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Filmore Hill?
A breach can be left during installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Problems we come across often include:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
The streets around a church like Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Places near Filmore Hill
Other services in Filmore Hill
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Limit access to the roof
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep outlets clear of debris
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
Local flat roofs in Filmore Hill
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 4.2 miles west lies Hinton Ampner House, a reminder of how long the area around Filmore Hill has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Filmore Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Bookings from Filmore Hill are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Filmore Hill is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Electronic leak detection in GU34 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Bailey Green (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile east), West Tisted (1 mile north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and West Meon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles west), Havant (13 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Filmore Hill
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Pidham Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the price in Filmore Hill
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Fixing the holes we find
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes