Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Soldridge, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in Soldridge, with photos and a clear written report.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Patched roofs that still leak
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Soldridge
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof can’t be tested. We survey flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and common reasons people get in touch are breaches hidden under paving or planting and punctures from foot traffic or tools.
Older buildings in small places like Soldridge 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Soldridge (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Soldridge
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
The streets around a church like Church of the Good Shepherd are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey will not cover
Nearby places to Soldridge
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What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Soldridge property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Flat roofs in Soldridge
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Bentworth Hall, about 2.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Soldridge. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Soldridge is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Soldridge, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Soldridge is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Electronic leak detection in GU34 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Upper Soldridge Road, Rookwood Lane and Soldridge Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Soldridge: Medstead (1 mile north-east), Four Marks (1 mile east), South Town (1 mile north), Hattingley (2 miles north) and New Copse (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south) and Alton (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Soldridge
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a hamlet or village like Soldridge, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Soldridge questions
Is my home in Soldridge listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Soldridge within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
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.