Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Little Ann, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Little Ann. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Electronic leak detection in Little Ann
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Any details of the build-up help because they show what’s under the surface. We will tell you if the roof cannot be tested. Common reasons to book are leaks under green or ballasted roofs and leaks that return after repairs, on roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes.
Older buildings in small places like Little Ann may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Little Ann (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Little Ann
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you look after a building such as Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Andover station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Little Ann is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Little Ann and nearby. Little Ann is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Salisbury Road, The Old Coach Road and Old Salisbury Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Anna Valley (1 mile north-east), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Little Ann
In Little Ann, that means homes and buildings near Redrice School, John Hanson Community School and The Eagle pub. The closest station to Little Ann is Andover station, about 2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Andover Museum (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Little Ann includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Questions from Little Ann
Will you come out to Little Ann?
Yes, Little Ann is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Little Ann listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks, and phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
Will you repair the leak?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
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.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Limit access to the roof
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Little Ann, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Little Ann, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Towns and villages near Little Ann
What else we do in Little Ann
What electronic leak detection does not cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Some conductive membranes
- How wet the insulation is
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs