Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Kentsboro
Electronic leak detection in Kentsboro and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
Electronic leak detection in Kentsboro
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. If you’re worried about patched roofs that still leak and leaking laps in the waterproofing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Kentsboro, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Kentsboro (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Kentsboro
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For any home in Kentsboro, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings from Kentsboro are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Kentsboro. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of the SO20 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Kentsboro
Kentsboro’s nearest station is Grateley station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kentsboro include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
FAQs for Kentsboro
Will you come out to Kentsboro?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Kentsboro?
Yes, Kentsboro is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kentsboro
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That is something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around Kentsboro can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We look at this first.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof is not suitable.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kentsboro can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Kentsboro
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
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