Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Heath End, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Heath End, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Electronic leak detection in Heath End: what you get
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey green roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are punctures from foot traffic or tools and breaches hidden under paving or planting.
Older buildings in small places like Heath End may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Heath End (RG26, RG7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Heath End
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
If you own a rental within reach of Midgham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Why it is worth a survey now in Heath End
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Around Heath End, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Heath End
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as The Hurst School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Saint Mary's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Heath End is about 1 mile west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Heath End is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Hampshire, we cover Heath End. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in RG26 and RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Ash Lane, Pinks Lane and Stokes Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Inhurst (1 mile south-west), Baughurst (1 mile south), Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west), Axmansford (1 mile south-west) and Tadley (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles east), Hook (11 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east), Kempshott (8 miles south) and Oakridge (7 miles south-east).
Around Heath End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Burnham Copse Primary School. The nearest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 2.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (3.2 miles east) and Park Prewett Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere as small as Heath End, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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How we price electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for Heath End
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Heath End?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Heath End within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.