Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Freefolk
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Freefolk.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That’s something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Freefolk
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we’ll tell you before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. If you’ve noticed stains far from any visible defect and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Freefolk take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Freefolk (RG28)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Freefolk
Do you cover smaller places like Freefolk?
Yes. Freefolk is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Freefolk?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Freefolk?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes, depending on what’s below.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Towns and villages near Freefolk
Other services in Freefolk
Electronic leak detection around Freefolk
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like Testbourne Community School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Whitchurch (Hampshire) station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Freefolk is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We visit Freefolk as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Freefolk is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Reading.
Electronic leak detection in RG28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on London Road and Priory Lane. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north-west), Firgo (3 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hook (15 miles east) and Hyde (12 miles south).
Near you in Freefolk
Freefolk’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles west.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a hamlet or village like Freefolk, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. For older village homes like those around Freefolk, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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 you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.