Hampshire · London and the South East
Hound Green Electronic Leak Detection
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Hound Green and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Electronic leak detection in Hound Green
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods normally need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. Common reasons to book are leaks under green or ballasted roofs and leaking laps in the waterproofing, across single-ply roofs, green roofs and commercial flat roofs.
In a small place like Hound Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hound Green (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Hound Green
Is my home in Hound Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Hound Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hound Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long will testing take?
Testing usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Around Hound Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What electronic leak detection does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- The extent of water in the insulation
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Limit access to the roof
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Common roof problems in Hound Green
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Water coming in under a flat roof
For an older house near a landmark like Mattingley Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What electronic leak detection looks like in Hound Green
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Stratfield Saye House about 2.4 miles north-west, Hound Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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.
For landlords with property near Hook station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Hound Green is about 5 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Hound Green, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Surveys in RG27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Hudsons Meadow, Vicarage Grove and Vicarage Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Mattingley (1 mile south), Hazeley (1 mile east), Heckfield (1 mile north), Heckfield Heath (1 mile north) and Bramshill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (10 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
Around Hound Green
In Hound Green, that means homes and buildings near New Inn. The closest station to Hound Green is Hook station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2 miles south-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles north). Not far away are Dogmersfield Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Why get it checked now?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. In a small place like Hound Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Hound Green, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.