Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Nob's Crook
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Nob's Crook. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Nob's Crook
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods normally need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. We’ll say if your roof doesn’t suit either method at the outset. We’re frequently asked to look into waterproofing to test before it’s covered and leaks showing away from the breach, on roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs.
In a small place like Nob's Crook, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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 usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Nob's Crook (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Nob's Crook, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Nob's Crook, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Fixing the holes we find
- Some conductive membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
Why get it checked now?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. In a small place like Nob's Crook, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Nob's Crook
- An independent look at the roof
- A report with photographs
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nob's Crook
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords and agents in Nob's Crook book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Common questions in Nob's Crook
Will you come out to Nob's Crook?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Nob's Crook?
Yes, Nob's Crook is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
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.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Flat roofs in Nob's Crook
Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 4.6 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Nob's Crook goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Colden Common Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own a rental within reach of Eastleigh station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Nob's Crook is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Nob's Crook. Our Hampshire coverage includes Nob's Crook and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of the SO21 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile west) and Crowdhill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
What’s near Nob's Crook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wyvern Technology College and The Fox & Hounds pub. The nearest railway station is Eastleigh station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles north) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Nob's Crook includes Twyford Down and Shawford Down.