Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Cheriton, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Cheriton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks that return after repairs
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Cheriton
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, 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 when conditions allow. Just ask about your roof. Typical surveys look at leaks showing away from the breach and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, across single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Cheriton 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, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Cheriton (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Cheriton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cheriton?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Cheriton?
Yes, Cheriton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How does ELD work?
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.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof will not work, we’ll say so before testing.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Cheriton
The wider area around Cheriton has a long history of building, with Hinton Ampner House about 0.8 miles south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take a building like Cheriton Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Cheriton is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Surveys in Cheriton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Cheriton is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Lower Lamborough Lane, Raebarn Close and Markall Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Hinton Ampner (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bramdean (2 miles east), New Alresford (2 miles north) and Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Cheriton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Flowerpots Inn. The countryside around Cheriton includes Beacon Hill and Shutts Copse.
For landlords and managing agents
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.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around Cheriton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- 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
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Cheriton, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Cheriton
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs