Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Headley, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in Headley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Prices for electronic leak detection in Headley
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Electronic leak detection in Headley: what you get
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. The results then follow in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are leaks showing away from the breach and leaks through a covered membrane, on commercial flat roofs, green roofs and flat roof membranes.
In a village or hamlet like Headley, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Headley (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Headley
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Landlord and commercial surveys in Headley
Letting agents and landlords in Headley book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Cottages and farmhouses around Headley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Towns and villages near Headley
More services for Headley
Flat and commercial roofs around Headley
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Holme Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Liphook station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Headley is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Headley and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU35 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on High Street, Crabtree Gardens and Pound Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Headley: Arford (1 mile north-east), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Deadwater (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Headley
Around Headley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mill Chase Academy and The Holly Bush Inn. The closest station to Headley is Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Headley includes Deadwater Valley and Wheeler's Down.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Some conductive membranes
- How wet the insulation is
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Headley
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Headley: your questions answered
Is my home in Headley listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Headley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The roof decides the method. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.