Hampshire · London and the South East
Medstead Electronic Leak Detection
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Medstead. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Patched roofs that still leak
Electronic leak detection in Medstead: what you get
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 talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We will tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We survey green roofs, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes, and people most frequently book us about leaking laps in the waterproofing and breaches hidden under paving or planting.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Medstead can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Medstead (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
For a price for your roof in Medstead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can frequently be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Medstead
The wider area around Medstead has a long history of building, with Bentworth Hall about 2.1 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take an older house close to Church of the Good Shepherd: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Medstead Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Alton station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Medstead is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Medstead and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on High Street, Five Ash Road and Stoney Lane. If you are just outside Medstead, we cover Four Marks (1 mile south), South Town (1 mile north-west), Soldridge (1 mile south-west), New Copse (1 mile north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Medstead
The nearest railway station is Alton station, about 4.4 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Red Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. In a smaller place like Medstead, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Medstead
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Medstead is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Medstead
How do I find out if my home in Medstead is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Medstead?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Medstead as anywhere else.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Do not go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.