Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in New Copse, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in New Copse.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
New Copse questions
Is New Copse within the area you cover?
Yes, New Copse is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in New Copse?
Yes, New Copse is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable at the start.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Electronic leak detection in New Copse: what you get
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We will point you to the likely next step. If you’re worried about holes left by work on the roof and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on green roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies alike.
In a small place like New Copse, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- New Copse (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Rural addresses near New Copse can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Local flat roofs in New Copse
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Bentworth Hall about 0.9 miles north-east, New Copse sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Medstead Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in New Copse and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes New Copse and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
We cover every part of the GU34 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Other places close to New Copse include South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Around New Copse
The closest station to New Copse is Alton station, about 4.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around New Copse includes King's Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Sections we cannot safely access
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Landlords, agents and block managers in New Copse
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Landlords and agents in New Copse book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. For an older or listed building in a place like New Copse, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in New Copse
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Water coming in under a flat roof
For landlords with property near Alton station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price