Hampshire · London and the South East
Finkley Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Finkley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Finkley
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. It is testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’re worried about water coming in under a flat roof and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing alike.
Somewhere as small as Finkley, 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Finkley (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
Practical tips
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Limit access to the roof
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Finkley: your questions answered
Is Finkley within the area you cover?
Yes. Finkley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Finkley in the area you cover?
Yes, Finkley is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How do you choose the testing method?
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.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. 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 rural homes like those around Finkley 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.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What else we do in Finkley
What electronic leak detection looks like in Finkley
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Finkley is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. If you are in Finkley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Finkley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Electronic leak detection in SP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Finkley include Smannell (1 mile north-west), Finkley Down (1 mile south), Picket Piece (1 mile south-east), East Anton (1 mile south-west) and Little London (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Finkley
Around Finkley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Oak pub and Winton Community Academy and the streets around them. Finkley’s nearest station is Andover station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.8 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Finkley includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
What affects the price in Finkley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer but holes and thin areas can occur. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Finkley?
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Take a building like Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone