Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Michelmersh, Hampshire
We carry out electronic leak detection in Michelmersh and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Michelmersh questions
Do you cover smaller places like Michelmersh?
Yes, Michelmersh is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Michelmersh?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Michelmersh as anywhere else.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How much time does ELD need?
It usually takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Electronic leak detection in Michelmersh: what you get
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Let us know about your roof to find out more. If you’ve noticed leaking laps in the waterproofing and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and liquid-applied waterproofing alike.
Somewhere as small as Michelmersh, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Michelmersh (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Some conductive membranes
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Michelmersh
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Michelmersh often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Prices for electronic leak detection in Michelmersh
To price your survey, we check:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Nearby places to Michelmersh
Other services in Michelmersh
Do you need electronic leak detection in Michelmersh?
A breach can be left during installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes left by work on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a covered membrane
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- When you’ll get the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Flat and commercial roofs around Michelmersh
The wider area around Michelmersh has a long history of building, with Mottisfont Abbey about 1.2 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Michelmersh is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Michelmersh is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Yew Tree Lane, Staff Road and Haccups Lane. We also cover the places around Michelmersh: Timsbury (1 mile south), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Mottisfont (1 mile west) and Dunbridge (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Michelmersh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Malthouse Inn. For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are King Johns House (3 miles south) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Michelmersh include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.