Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Littleton, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Littleton, with photos and a written report.
- Failed seams and laps
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Littleton 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 agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
For a price for electronic leak detection in Littleton, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Electronic leak detection in Littleton: what you get
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. We’re frequently asked to look into new membranes needing a check before handover and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, on liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Littleton take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Littleton (SO22)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
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.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Plain-English reports with photos
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Littleton
Is Littleton within the area you cover?
Yes. Littleton 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 booking.
Is Littleton in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Littleton is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are typically carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How do I book a survey in Littleton?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Electronic leak detection in Littleton: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Catherine, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you let a flat or house near Winchester station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take a building like Harestock Primary School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Littleton is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings from Littleton are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover Littleton. There’s also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO22 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Rutledge Drive, Fyfield Way and Hilden Way and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Littleton, we cover Harestock (1 mile south-east), Weeke (1 mile south-east), Sparsholt (1 mile south-west), Westley (2 miles west) and Abbotts Barton (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Littleton
In Littleton, that means homes and buildings near Henry Beaufort School and The Running Horse pub, among other places. Littleton’s nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Littleton includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Littleton, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We’ll say if the test will not work.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Littleton and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Some conductive membranes
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs