Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in South Harting, Hampshire
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in South Harting? You can book electronic leak detection in South Harting and across Hampshire.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes around roof penetrations
Electronic leak detection in South Harting
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it is covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. We survey flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most frequently book us about water coming in under a flat roof and new membranes needing a check before handover.
Somewhere as small as South Harting, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- South Harting (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
We’ll tell you if your inverted or paved roof is not suitable.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
FAQs for South Harting
Is South Harting within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in South Harting 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 is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in South Harting?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Harting
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What we are asked to look at in South Harting
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Problems we come across often include:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks that return after repairs
If you own a rental within reach of Petersfield station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs
Why get it checked now?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. Around South Harting, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
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. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in South Harting
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A written report with photographs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Also near South Harting
What else we do in South Harting
Local flat roofs in South Harting
Historic houses such as Uppark, about 1.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around South Harting goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Take a building like Harting CofE Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection in South Harting for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. South Harting is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Electronic leak detection in GU31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Near you in South Harting
Around South Harting, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ship Inn. For rail, the closest station is Petersfield station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like South Harting needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.