Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in North Waltham
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in North Waltham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in North Waltham
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs are not part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. You get a photo-illustrated written report. Typical surveys look at leaking laps in the waterproofing and patched roofs that still leak, on commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes.
In a village or hamlet like North Waltham, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them 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. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- North Waltham (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Towns and villages near North Waltham
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The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like North Waltham can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What electronic leak detection looks like in North Waltham
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St. Michael's, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. If you own a rental within reach of Micheldever station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take a building like North Waltham Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
North Waltham is about 5 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In North Waltham, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes North Waltham. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in RG25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Chapel Street and Cuckoo Close and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Dummer (2 miles east), Oakley (3 miles north), Kempshott (3 miles north-east), Newfound (3 miles north) and Farleigh Wallop (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-east), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north) and Hook (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in North Waltham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fox pub, among other places. North Waltham’s nearest station is Micheldever station, about 3.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
FAQs for North Waltham
Is North Waltham within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in North Waltham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll confirm suitability.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing usually needs a wet surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- How wet the insulation is
- Some conductive membranes
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Suitability depends on the layers.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.