Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Ashley, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Ashley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Ashley
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You will also know what to check next. If you’ve noticed leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Ashley, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Ashley (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- How wet the insulation is
- Some conductive membranes
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
Electronic leak detection in Ashley: local notes
The wider area around Ashley has a long history of building, with Mottisfont Abbey about 4.3 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Ashley is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We provide electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ashley. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ashley and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO20 is covered for electronic leak detection. Other places close to Ashley include Little Somborne (1 mile north), Up Somborne (1 mile north-east), King's Somborne (1 mile west), Lower Slackstead (3 miles south) and Braishfield (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Ashley
For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.4 miles east).
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Questions from Ashley
Is Ashley within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashley?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We will explain why when we quote.
How long will testing take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD does not suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable before testing.
What we’re asked to look at in Ashley
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Landlords with a home close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
Why get it checked now?
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you cannot see by eye where the roof suits it. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ashley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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 it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% customer satisfaction
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
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How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Around Ashley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.