Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Micheldever, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Micheldever, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Useful tips for Micheldever property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Do not leave water getting in
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.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
About our electronic leak detection in Micheldever
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We’ll point you to the likely next step. If you’ve noticed breaches hidden under paving or planting and stains far from any visible defect, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Micheldever take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Micheldever (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the price in Micheldever
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Micheldever
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
Local flat roofs in Micheldever
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Micheldever station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. Take a building like Micheldever CofE Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Micheldever is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Micheldever, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO21 is covered for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as Duke Street, Barron Close and Rook Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Northbrook (1 mile north-west), East Stratton (2 miles east), Stoke Charity (2 miles west), Hunton (2 miles west) and Micheldever Station (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (12 miles east).
Around Micheldever
In Micheldever, that means homes and buildings near Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Micheldever is Micheldever station, roughly 2.2 miles north.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Questions from Micheldever
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Micheldever?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Micheldever?
Yes, Micheldever is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Tell us what you know about the roof and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Micheldever needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.