Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Newnham, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Newnham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Common questions in Newnham
Is my home in Newnham listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Newnham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we check the roof first.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I book a survey in Newnham?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you repair the leak?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
About our electronic leak detection in Newnham
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We survey green roofs, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are holes around roof penetrations and holes left by work on the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Newnham, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Newnham (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords and letting agents in Newnham book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Newnham needs a little journey planning: let us know 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 ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- 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.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What electronic leak detection looks like in Newnham
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 4.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Newnham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of St. Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Landlords with a home close to Hook station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Newnham is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Newnham. Newnham is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG27 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Tylney Lane, Newnham Lane and Ridge Lane. We also cover the places around Newnham: Nately Scures (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile south-east), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook (1 mile east) and Warnborough Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Newnham
The closest station to Newnham is Hook station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Odiham Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Basing House (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Suitability depends on the layers.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Towns and villages near Newnham
What else we do in Newnham
Why act early in Newnham
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Newnham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and our case studies.