Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Hattingley
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Hattingley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Electronic leak detection in Hattingley: what you get
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Hattingley and the rest of London and the South East. Testing usually takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey green roofs, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are patched roofs that still leak and leaks showing away from the breach.
Older buildings in small places like Hattingley may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Hattingley (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Hattingley
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Failed seams and laps
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
If you look after a building such as Medstead Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older roofs in small places like Hattingley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Hattingley
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
How we price electronic leak detection
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the exact price before you book.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Electronic leak detection around Hattingley
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Bentworth Hall, about 1.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hattingley. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Hattingley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We provide electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hattingley and the surrounding area. Across Hampshire, we cover Hattingley. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Other places close to Hattingley include South Town (1 mile east), New Copse (1 mile north-east), Soldridge (2 miles south), Medstead (2 miles south-east) and Holt End (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (11 miles south-east) and Bordon (10 miles east).
Around Hattingley
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (1.4 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Hattingley includes King's Hill.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Questions from Hattingley
Will you come out to Hattingley?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of 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.
Is my home in Hattingley listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
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What electronic leak detection does not cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes