Hampshire · London and the South East
Well Electronic Leak Detection
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Well and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Gaps at membrane joints
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Electronic leak detection in Well
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. We’re often asked to look into leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and leaks through a covered membrane, across liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and commercial flat roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Well 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, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Well (RG29)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price electronic leak detection
To price your survey, we check:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Well
How do I find out if my home in Well is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Well within the area you cover?
Yes, Well is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Well
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What we are asked to look at in Well
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny, but still let water through.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Water coming in under a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Bentley (Hampshire) station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Well 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.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Useful tips for Well property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Do not let outlets block
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Local flat roofs in Well
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Farnham Castle, about 4.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Well. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Lord Wandsworth College Chapel, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like Lord Wandsworth College: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Well is about 5 miles west of Farnham, in Hampshire. Roofs in Well get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Well is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Here we cover the RG29 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We also cover the places around Well: Long Sutton (1 mile west), South Warnborough (2 miles west), Odiham (3 miles north), Broad Oak (3 miles north) and North Warnborough (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north-west), Farnborough (8 miles north-east), Fleet (5 miles north-east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (5 miles south-west) and Petersfield (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Well
Well’s nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Fleet Community Hospital (5.8 miles north-east) and Barley Pound (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Well include Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.