Hampshire · London and the South East
Finkley Down Electronic Leak Detection
We carry out electronic leak detection in Finkley Down and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Electronic leak detection in Finkley Down
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. We’ll say if your roof does not suit either method at the outset. We survey single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies, and people most often book us about new roofs to check before paving or planting and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
In a village or hamlet like Finkley Down, 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Finkley Down (SP11, SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Finkley Down
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Finkley Down. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Get leaks traced quickly
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Towns and villages near Finkley Down
Other services in Finkley Down
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Finkley Down can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Some conductive membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
Flat and commercial roofs around Finkley Down
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Anyone responsible for a site like Vigo Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection in Finkley Down for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Finkley Down is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SP11 and SP10 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Near you in Finkley Down
In Finkley Down, that means homes and buildings near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy. The closest station to Finkley Down is Andover station, roughly 2.1 miles west. A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (within half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Questions from Finkley Down
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Finkley Down?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Finkley Down?
Yes, Finkley Down is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How does ELD work?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
Which method do you use?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.