Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in South Ham, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in South Ham from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
How electronic leak detection works in South Ham
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 talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing is not possible, we’ll say so. Typical surveys look at breaches hidden under paving or planting and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, on liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs.
Flat roofs in smaller places like South Ham can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- South Ham (RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.
Towns and villages near South Ham
What else we do in South Ham
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Being in a smaller place like South Ham doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Electronic leak detection around South Ham
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. The wider area around South Ham has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 3.5 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Saint Peter's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Shop and office owners around The Malls may find that a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. If you’re in South Ham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. South Ham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG22, RG21 and RG23. That includes homes and businesses on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around South Ham: Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Around South Ham
In South Ham, that means homes and buildings near Aldworth School, Coppice Spring School and Eastrop Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords and agents in South Ham book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
What we’re asked to look at in South Ham
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Anyone responsible for a site like St Anne's Catholic Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long the report takes to arrive
South Ham questions
Do you cover South Ham?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and South Ham is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like South Ham?
Yes, South Ham is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How do you choose the testing method?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You’ll know which method we plan to use 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.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in South Ham
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.