Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Exton, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Exton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
About our electronic leak detection in Exton
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Exton and the rest of London and South East England. Testing usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and green roofs, and people most frequently book us about leaks showing away from the breach and failed seams and laps.
In a small place like Exton, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Exton (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Exton
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Damage from equipment installers
- Water coming in under a flat roof
If you look after a building such as Meonstoke Church of England Infant School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Local flat roofs in Exton
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 4.2 miles north lies Hinton Ampner House, a reminder of how long the area around Exton has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection in Exton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Exton is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Exton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Shoe Inn and the streets around them. The countryside around Exton includes St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well but it depends on the product and layers.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
FAQs for Exton
Do you cover Exton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Exton as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Exton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Share any details you have and we will check whether ELD will work.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, 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. In a hamlet or village like Exton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Exton
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- How wet the insulation is
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Sections we can’t safely access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs