Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Hyde, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection across Hyde, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Holes around roof penetrations
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Electronic leak detection in Hyde: 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. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself and locates the breach. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed holes left by work on the roof and gaps at membrane joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
In smaller places like Hyde, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Hyde (SO23, SO22, SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. A visit to a smaller place like Hyde is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Electronic leak detection in Hyde: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Bartholomew's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like St Bede Church of England Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. 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.
Hyde is about 1 mile north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hyde. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Electronic leak detection in SO23, SO22 and SO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Elm Road, Swan Lane and City Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Hyde: Abbotts Barton (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile south), Weeke (1 mile west), Highcliffe (1 mile south-east) and Bar End (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (7 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Hyde
Typical jobs here are in homes near Peter Symonds College, Leigh House Hospital and The King Alfred pub and the streets around them. Hyde has its own railway station: Winchester station. Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Hyde include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Hyde
How do I find out if my home in Hyde is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Hyde?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
How much time does ELD need?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You will know roughly how long before we start.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hyde
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out so attention can go to the right place. Around Hyde, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
For a price for your roof in Hyde, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Hyde
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.