Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Little London, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection across Little London, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Little London
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. Common reasons to book are holes left by work on the roof and damp inside with no sign on the roof, on liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Little London, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Little London (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. For a village or hamlet like Little London, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What we’re asked to look at in Little London
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Take an older house close to Saint Stephen's Church: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. For older village homes like those around Little London, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Common questions in Little London
Do you cover Little London?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Little London is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Little London?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are typically carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Electronic leak detection in Little London: local notes
The wider area around Little London has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 1.9 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Bramley (Hants) station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Little London is about 2 miles south-east of Tadley, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Little London and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Electronic leak detection in RG26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Silchester Road and New Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Pamber Green (1 mile west), Pamber End (1 mile south-west), Salters Heath (1 mile south-west), Silchester (2 miles north) and Pamber Heath (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Hook (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Little London
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queens College Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.1 miles east. A little further out are Calleva Museum (1.7 miles north) and Basing House (5 miles south-east). Not far away are Daneshill Park Woods.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Little London
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.