Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Leckford
Electronic leak detection around Leckford, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Damage from equipment installers
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Leckford
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs aren’t part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. A retest after repairs can check the work if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photographs. We survey commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs, and people most frequently book us about damage from equipment installers and leaking laps in the waterproofing.
Older buildings in small places like Leckford may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Leckford (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. ELD can locate them.
Useful tips for Leckford property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Why act early in Leckford
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Older cottages and farmhouses around Leckford 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’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Leckford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Leckford
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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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 look after a building like Test Valley School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Leckford is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Leckford and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Leckford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for electronic leak detection. Southampton is in our area too.
We work across the SO20 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We also cover Longstock (1 mile west), Fullerton (1 mile north), Cottonworth (1 mile north), Chilbolton (2 miles north-east) and Stockbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Around Leckford
In Leckford, that means homes and buildings near The Peat Spade Public House and Longstock Park. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles north). Not far away are Mill Lake.
Common roof problems in Leckford
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Holes around roof penetrations
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
Nearby places to Leckford
Other services in Leckford
Common questions in Leckford
Is Leckford in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Leckford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Leckford is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That’s how we locate breaches you can’t see.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How do you choose the testing method?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage testing typically needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.