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Electronic leak detection in Micheldever Station, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Micheldever Station, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Electronic leak detection for Micheldever Station homes and businesses
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Electronic leak detection in Micheldever Station
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. Common reasons to book are punctures from foot traffic or tools and patched roofs that still leak, across green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Micheldever Station take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Micheldever Station (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Note where leaks show inside and when
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
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What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll normally ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere as small as Micheldever Station, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Micheldever Station
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Older cottages and farmhouses around Micheldever Station can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in Micheldever Station
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check this first.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof is not suitable.
Common questions in Micheldever Station
Is my home in Micheldever Station listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Micheldever Station in the area you cover?
Yes, Micheldever Station is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
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.
Which method do you use?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Electronic leak detection in Micheldever Station: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For landlords with property near Overton station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Around Micheldever Station, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Micheldever Station is about 8 miles north of Hyde, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Micheldever Station can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
We work across the SO21 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Andover Road, Overton Road and Ellis Drive. If you’re just outside Micheldever Station, we cover Northbrook (2 miles south), Micheldever (2 miles south), East Stratton (3 miles south-east), Hunton (3 miles south-west) and Stoke Charity (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (9 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south) and Alton (13 miles east).
Near you in Micheldever Station
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dove Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Overton station, about 5 miles north.