Hampshire · London and the South East
Preston Candover Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Preston Candover from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Electronic leak detection in Preston Candover: what you get
Some flat roofs can’t be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. Common reasons to book are leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and new membranes needing a check before handover, on commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Preston Candover, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Preston Candover (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need electronic leak detection in Preston Candover?
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Stains far from any visible defect
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Preston Candover Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
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 is 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 Preston Candover needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
Flat roofs in Preston Candover
About 3.6 miles east lies Hall Place, a reminder of how long the area around Preston Candover has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
The streets around a church such as Church of St. Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Preston Candover, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Preston Candover is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG25 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Preston Candover
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Purefoy Arms Public House. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Preston Candover includes Farleigh Hill.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Limit access to the roof
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Have roof specifications to hand
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Preston Candover
Is Preston Candover in the area you cover?
Yes, Preston Candover is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Preston Candover as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Preston Candover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Which method do you use?
The roof decides the method. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
What’s the price of ELD?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
Towns and villages near Preston Candover
Also in Preston Candover
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.