Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Rogate
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Rogate, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Holes left by work on the roof
Flat and commercial roofs around Rogate
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Uppark, about 4.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rogate. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For landlords with property near Liss station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Rogate is about 4 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Roofs in Rogate get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Rogate is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in GU31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Red House Court, Habin Hill and Parsonage Estate. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Borden (1 mile north-east), Trotton Marsh (2 miles north-east), Hill Brow (2 miles north-west), Chithurst (2 miles east) and Durford Wood (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles west) and Purbrook (12 miles south-west).
Around Rogate
The closest station to Rogate is Liss station, about 3.2 miles north-west. A little further out are Bear Museum (3.7 miles west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Electronic leak detection in Rogate
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. Typical surveys look at patched roofs that still leak and leaks showing away from the breach, on single-ply roofs, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Older buildings in small places like Rogate may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Rogate (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. In a small place like Rogate, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Rogate, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Rogate can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What affects the price in Rogate
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Rogate
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Damage from equipment installers
If you look after a building like Rogate CofE Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
FAQs for Rogate
Will you come out to Rogate?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Rogate is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You will know roughly how long before we start.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof won’t work, we’ll say so at the start.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.