Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Compton, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Compton from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Why get it checked now?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Compton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Compton
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. If you’ve noticed breaches around outlets and penetrations and leaks through a covered membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies alike.
Some older homes in villages like Compton are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Compton (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Compton
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For landlords with property near Shawford station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Compton is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO21 is within our area for electronic leak detection. You’ll find streets such as Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Compton: South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Around Compton
Around Compton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bridge Inn, Thornden School and St. Cross Park, among other places. The closest station to Compton is Shawford station, roughly 0.5 miles east. A little further out are Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Compton includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
Common roof problems in Compton
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damage from equipment installers
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Compton, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Compton, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Do not leave water getting in
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
What else we do in Compton
Common questions in Compton
Do you cover smaller places like Compton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you cover Compton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Compton as anywhere else.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How do you choose the testing method?
The roof decides the method. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- How wet the insulation is
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.