Hampshire · London and the South East
Itchen Abbas Electronic Leak Detection
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Itchen Abbas. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- How wet the insulation is
- Sections we cannot safely access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
Electronic leak detection in Itchen Abbas: what you get
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. 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’re worried about repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and punctures from foot traffic or tools, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Itchen Abbas, 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, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Itchen Abbas (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Itchen Abbas
Other services in Itchen Abbas
Flat and commercial roofs around Itchen Abbas
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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Anyone responsible for a site like Itchen Abbas Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Itchen Abbas is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Itchen Abbas and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Itchen Abbas is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Electronic leak detection in SO21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Little Hayes Lane, Northington Road and Station Hill. We also cover the places around Itchen Abbas: Martyr Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Stoke (1 mile east), Ovington (2 miles south-east), Easton (2 miles west) and Temple Valley (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (12 miles east).
Near you in Itchen Abbas
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, about 4.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St John's Rooms And Chapel (3.9 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
What we are asked to look at in Itchen Abbas
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes left by work on the roof
Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Itchen Abbas questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Itchen Abbas?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Itchen Abbas within the area you cover?
Yes. Itchen Abbas is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
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.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Use boards when working on the roof
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We look at this first.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older roofs in small places like Itchen Abbas 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. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.