Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Shalden Green, Hampshire
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Shalden Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
How electronic leak detection works in Shalden Green
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. We don’t estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are patched roofs that still leak and water coming in under a flat roof, on green roofs, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
In a small place like Shalden Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Shalden Green (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable.
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What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Cottages and farmhouses around Shalden Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- 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.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What we cannot see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Shalden Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shalden Green?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Shalden Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is my home in Shalden Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD does not suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof will not work, we will say so at the start.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Common roof problems in Shalden Green
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Failed seams and laps
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
If you let a flat or house near Alton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Flat roofs in Shalden Green
Historic houses such as Hall Place, about 3.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Shalden Green goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Shalden Green is about 3 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. If you are in Shalden Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Shalden Green is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in GU34 is covered for electronic leak detection. If you are just outside Shalden Green, we cover Shalden (1 mile south), Southrope (2 miles north-west), Bagmore (2 miles west), Burkham (3 miles west) and Bentworth (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (3 miles south-east) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Around Shalden Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Golden Pot pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Alton station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Gliding Heritage Centre (0.9 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Not far away are Holybourne Hill.