Hampshire · London and the South East
Barton Stacey Electronic Leak Detection
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Barton Stacey, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection in Barton Stacey: what you get
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. Typical surveys look at patched roofs that still leak and failed seams and laps, on roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Some older homes in villages like Barton Stacey are 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.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Barton Stacey (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Questions from Barton Stacey
Do you carry out roof surveys in Barton Stacey?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barton Stacey?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We will say if the test will not work.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Nearby places to Barton Stacey
Other services in Barton Stacey
When to book a survey in Barton Stacey
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Damage from equipment installers
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Take a building like Barton Stacey Church of England Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How soon the report will arrive
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. For a village or hamlet like Barton Stacey, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Flat roofs in Barton Stacey
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you let a flat or house near Micheldever station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Barton Stacey is about 6 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Barton Stacey is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in SO21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Roberts Road, The Green and East Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Longparish (2 miles north), Egypt (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles south-east), Middleton (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (6 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south).
Around Barton Stacey
Around Barton Stacey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles east.
Why get it checked now?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Barton Stacey, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Barton Stacey
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.