Hampshire · London and the South East
Lower Upham Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Lower Upham, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Useful tips for Lower Upham property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Do not leave water getting in
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That’s something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
How electronic leak detection works in Lower Upham
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at membrane joints and leaks under green or ballasted roofs.
In a small place like Lower Upham, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. 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. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
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
- Lower Upham (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Lower Upham
Is my home in Lower Upham listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lower Upham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lower Upham as anywhere else.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Flat and commercial roofs around Lower Upham
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Upham Church of England Aided Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Lower Upham is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Lower Upham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road. If you’re just outside Lower Upham, we cover Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lower Upham
Around Lower Upham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wyvern Technology College, among other places. The closest station to Lower Upham is Hedge End station, about 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lower Upham
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Lower Upham
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that is hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Landlords with a home close to Hedge End station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
Places near Lower Upham
What else we do in Lower Upham
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older rural homes like those around Lower Upham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.