Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Popley
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Popley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
About our electronic leak detection in Popley
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. We survey flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about damp inside with no sign on the roof and new membranes needing a check before handover.
Around Popley, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Popley (RG24, RG21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Popley
Is my home in Popley listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Popley?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Tell us what you know about the roof and we’ll confirm suitability.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Have roof specifications to hand
File the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a survey in Popley, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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When to book a survey in Popley
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Anyone responsible for a site like St Bede's Catholic Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it’s covered.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
Electronic leak detection in Popley: local notes
The wider area around Popley has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 1.6 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Gabriel's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Popley is about 2 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We provide electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Popley. Our Hampshire coverage includes Popley and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across RG24 and RG21 for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Wix Road, Abbey Road and Miles Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Oakridge (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile south), Chineham (1 mile east), Lychpit (2 miles south-east) and Old Basing (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Popley
Around Popley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Everest Community Academy and Eastrop Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Willis Museum (1.5 miles south) and The Malls (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.