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Electronic leak detection in Chilworth Old Village, Southampton
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Chilworth Old Village and the rest of Southampton. We survey seven days a week.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Electronic leak detection for Chilworth Old Village homes and businesses
What electronic leak detection looks like in Chilworth Old Village
Chilworth Old Village lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. About 2.8 miles south-east lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Chilworth Old Village has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you own a rental within reach of Chandlers Ford station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take a building like North Baddesley Junior School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Denys, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. From houses to flats and shops in Chilworth Old Village, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Southampton, large and small.
Every address in SO16 is within our area for electronic leak detection. If you’re just outside Chilworth Old Village, we cover Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Chilworth Old Village
Around Chilworth Old Village, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cantell School, among other places. The closest station to Chilworth Old Village is Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Electronic leak detection in Chilworth Old Village: what you get
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. If you’ve noticed damp inside with no sign on the roof and damage from equipment installers, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Chilworth Old Village, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Chilworth Old Village
Do you cover smaller places like Chilworth Old Village?
Yes. Chilworth Old Village is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chilworth Old Village?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do you choose the testing method?
The roof decides the method. We will explain why when we quote.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Find the breach before more patching
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Chilworth Old Village
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. In a place like Chilworth Old Village, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chilworth Old Village
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will 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. Around Chilworth Old Village, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- Carrying out the repair work
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.