Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Sleaford, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection across Sleaford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
How electronic leak detection works in Sleaford
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. We survey flat roof membranes, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and waterproofing to test before it’s covered.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Sleaford take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Sleaford (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Sleaford
Is Sleaford within the area you cover?
Yes, Sleaford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sleaford?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable before testing.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we look at the roof first.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sleaford
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Flat and commercial roofs around Sleaford
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you look after a building like Mill Chase Academy, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Sleaford is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection in Sleaford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in GU35 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Sleaford: Kingsley (1 mile west), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile south), Frithend (1 mile north) and Bordon (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
What’s near Sleaford
Around Sleaford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The New Inn and the streets around them. Sleaford’s nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t 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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Other services in Sleaford
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Rural addresses near Sleaford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Sleaford
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs though it depends on the layers.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes around roof penetrations
Landlords with a home close to Bentley (Hampshire) station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs