Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Upper Farringdon, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. We carry out electronic leak detection in Upper Farringdon.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Stains far from any visible defect
Electronic leak detection in Upper Farringdon: what you get
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Upper Farringdon and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaking laps in the waterproofing and leaks showing away from the breach, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Farringdon may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Upper Farringdon (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Upper Farringdon can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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 part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Flat roofs in Upper Farringdon
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Historic houses such as Bentworth Hall, about 3.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Upper Farringdon goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings from Upper Farringdon are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Upper Farringdon is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. There is also a page for Guildford.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Upper Farringdon: Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Around Upper Farringdon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rose and Crown Inn. For rail, the closest station is Alton station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Upper Farringdon include Selborne Hill.
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How we price electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Honest limits
Our survey is not 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
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- The extent of water in the insulation
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Farringdon
Landlords and agents in Upper Farringdon book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Questions from Upper Farringdon
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upper Farringdon?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Upper Farringdon is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Farringdon?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It normally takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.