Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Faberstown
Electronic leak detection in Faberstown, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Damage from equipment installers
How electronic leak detection works in Faberstown
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair rather than guessing. Repair costs are not part of the report; that’s for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. You get a written report with photographs. We survey single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps at membrane joints and new roofs to check before paving or planting.
In a small place like Faberstown, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Faberstown (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Faberstown often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Faberstown
Is Faberstown within the area you cover?
Yes, Faberstown is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Faberstown?
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.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof, and phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
How long will testing take?
It typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Electronic leak detection in Faberstown: local notes
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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter in the Wood, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Faberstown is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Faberstown is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes Faberstown. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Andover Road and Shoddesden Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Faberstown include Redenham (1 mile east), Appleshaw (1 mile east), Fyfield (2 miles south), Chute Forest (2 miles north-east) and Clanville (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (3 miles west), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (14 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Near you in Faberstown
Faberstown’s nearest station is Andover station, about 4.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Faberstown includes Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.
Also in Faberstown
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.