Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in West Heath, Hampshire
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in West Heath and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in West Heath
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in West Heath and across London and the South East. Testing usually takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You get a report with photos. If you are worried about gaps at membrane joints and leaks showing away from the breach, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like West Heath may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. 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.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- West Heath (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around West Heath can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Around West Heath, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has 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 West Heath
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Electronic leak detection around West Heath
The wider area around West Heath has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 3 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take a building like The Priory Primary School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Christ Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
West Heath is about 2 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection in West Heath for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. West Heath is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of the RG26 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Deans Lane, The Common and Old Vyne Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around West Heath: Charter Alley (1 mile south-east), Ramsdell (1 mile south), Pamber End (1 mile east), Salters Heath (2 miles east) and Monk Sherborne (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Hook (9 miles east) and Popley (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near West Heath
The nearest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Daneshill Park Woods.
Towns and villages near West Heath
Other services in West Heath
West Heath: your questions answered
Will you come out to West Heath?
Yes. West Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Heath?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof won’t work, we’ll say so before testing.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you need electronic leak detection in West Heath?
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny, but still let water through.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Water coming in under a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Bramley (Hants) station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey won’t cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Heath
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Heath and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.