Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Fox, Hampshire
Need electronic leak detection in Fox? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Fox: local notes
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. 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, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you own a rental within reach of Grateley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Amport Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Fox is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Fox and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Other places close to Fox include Amport (1 mile north-east), Monxton (1 mile north-east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Kentsboro (2 miles south) and Little Ann (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Fox
The nearest railway station is Grateley station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Electronic leak detection in Fox: what you get
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. It is testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’ve noticed holes around roof penetrations and breaches hidden under paving or planting, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and single-ply roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Fox, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Fox (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Fox
Do you cover smaller places like Fox?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fox?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How is ELD priced?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof, and phone 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fox and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What affects the price in Fox
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
For a price for your roof in Fox, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Useful tips for Fox property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It’s a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere like Fox needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Sections we cannot safely access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing