Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Headbourne Worthy, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Headbourne Worthy, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- New membranes needing a check before handover
How electronic leak detection works in Headbourne Worthy
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We’ll point you to the likely next step. If you’ve noticed failed seams and laps and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Headbourne Worthy, 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, normally 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Headbourne Worthy (SO23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Older and listed buildings around Headbourne Worthy may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Headbourne Worthy
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
What electronic leak detection looks like in Headbourne Worthy
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you let a flat or house near Winchester station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Kings Worthy Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Headbourne Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Headbourne Worthy is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Headbourne Worthy is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for electronic leak detection. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SO23 is covered for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on London Road, Whiteway Close and The Dell. If you’re just outside Headbourne Worthy, we cover Abbotts Barton (1 mile south), Harestock (1 mile south-west), Hyde (2 miles south), Weeke (2 miles south-west) and Littleton (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Headbourne Worthy
In Headbourne Worthy, that means homes and buildings near The Cart And Horses Public House and Henry Beaufort School, among other places. The closest station to Headbourne Worthy is Winchester station, about 1.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Headbourne Worthy includes Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
Questions from Headbourne Worthy
Is my home in Headbourne Worthy listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Headbourne Worthy?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older roofs in small places like Headbourne Worthy can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
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 email us whenever suits you.
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For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
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 it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When to book a survey in Headbourne Worthy
Holes in a membrane frequently come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Water coming in under a flat roof
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Check new waterproofing before handover
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.