Hampshire · London and the South East
Salters Heath Electronic Leak Detection
We carry out electronic leak detection in Salters Heath and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
About our electronic leak detection in Salters Heath
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. We are frequently asked to look into leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and leaks that return after repairs, across single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies.
Somewhere as small as Salters Heath, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Salters Heath (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection in Salters Heath: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. The Vyne, about 1.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Salters Heath. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For landlords with property near Bramley (Hants) station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For businesses in and around places like The Malls, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. Take a building like The Priory Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Salters Heath is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. Salters Heath is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Salters Heath. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of RG26 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Aldermaston Road and Salters Heath Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Salters Heath: Pamber End (1 mile north-west), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-west), Pamber Green (1 mile north), Little London (1 mile north-east) and Charter Alley (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Salters Heath
In Salters Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Queens College Arms and Everest Community Academy. For rail, the closest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2.8 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Salters Heath include Daneshill Park Woods.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well but it depends on the product and layers.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- How wet the insulation is
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
Why act early in Salters Heath
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached so attention can go to the right place. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Salters Heath, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Salters Heath
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Salters Heath
How do I find out if my home in Salters Heath is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Salters Heath?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Also near Salters Heath
What else we do in Salters Heath
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Salters Heath
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do 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 a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around Salters Heath often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.