Hampshire · London and the South East
Fleet Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Fleet, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
About our electronic leak detection in Fleet
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and green roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are breaches hidden under paving or planting and failed seams and laps.
Houses around a town like Fleet often have a flat roof somewhere, over an extension, garage, porch or dormer. Older ones are frequently felt, which often lasts around 15–20 years, while newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass. Ponding water, splits along the edges and lifting upstands are the usual warning signs. Standing water days after rain frequently shows a flat roof needs attention.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Fleet (GU51, GU52, GU10)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Fleet
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Failed seams and laps
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Take a building like Heatherside Junior School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Fleet often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- 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 the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What electronic leak detection looks like in Fleet
The wider area around Fleet has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 4.1 miles south. 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. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For businesses in and around places like Hart Shopping Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Fleet Methodist Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Fleet is about 13 miles south-east of Reading, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Fleet and the surrounding area. Across Hampshire, we cover Fleet. You can also see our page for Guildford.
All of GU51, GU52 and GU10 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Church Road, Durnsford Avenue and Hankins Court, and we cover them all. Being close to the A323 and A3013, Fleet is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Fleet: Church Crookham (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (1 mile west), Elvetham Heath (1 mile north-west), Dogmersfield (2 miles west) and Elvetham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north-east), Aldershot (4 miles south-east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north) and Tadley (14 miles north-west). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Fleet has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Fleet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Court Moor School, The Prince of Wales pub and School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Fleet station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.9 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Hitches Hill.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Nearby places to Fleet
Also in Fleet
Why get it checked now?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. On a house in a town like Fleet, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That is an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
For a price for your roof in Fleet, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fleet
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fleet
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
FAQs for Fleet
Is my home in Fleet listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Fleet in the area you cover?
Yes, Fleet is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.