Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Oakshott, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Oakshott, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Damage from equipment installers
Electronic leak detection around Oakshott
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Liss station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Oakshott is about 3 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Oakshott, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Electronic leak detection in GU33 and GU32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Hawkley (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (1 mile south), Lower Green (1 mile north), Steep (1 mile south) and High Cross (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (12 miles south), Petersfield (3 miles south) and Purbrook (13 miles south).
What’s near Oakshott
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hawkley Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Oakshott is Liss station, about 2.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.1 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). Not far away are Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
Electronic leak detection in Oakshott: what you get
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. If you’re worried about damp inside with no sign on the roof and new roofs to check before paving or planting, we can find out what’s behind it, on roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Oakshott, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Oakshott (GU33, GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Fixing the holes we find
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Find the breach before more patching
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When to book a survey in Oakshott
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that is hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Patched roofs that still leak
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, 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
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- What they will not be able to tell you
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Oakshott
Is Oakshott in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Oakshott is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Oakshott?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We will discuss it before we quote.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable at the start.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Rural addresses near Oakshott 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.
- 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 testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- 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
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in Oakshott, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.