Hampshire · London and the South East
Ampfield Electronic Leak Detection
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Ampfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Ampfield
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. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. It’s testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. The results then follow in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed gaps at membrane joints and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Ampfield, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Ampfield (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Nearby places to Ampfield
Also in Ampfield
What affects the price in Ampfield
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Ampfield, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Ampfield
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mark, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. For landlords with property near Chandlers Ford station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building like Ampfield Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We visit Ampfield as part of our work across Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of SO51 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Ampfield sits on or near the A3090, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Ampfield include Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Ampfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Mountbatten School and White Horse Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ampfield include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Ampfield
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- Carrying out the repair work
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ampfield
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a hamlet or village like Ampfield, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Common questions in Ampfield
Do you cover smaller places like Ampfield?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Ampfield is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You will know roughly how long before we start.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.