Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Northington
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Northington, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
Why get it checked now?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. Outbuildings and barns around Northington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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 Northington
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Electronic leak detection in Northington
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. We survey roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and green roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damp inside with no sign on the roof and damage from equipment installers.
In a village or hamlet like Northington, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Northington (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Northington
Will you come out to Northington?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northington?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Rural addresses near Northington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Northington
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local flat roofs in Northington
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 let a flat or house near Micheldever station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Northington and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Southampton.
All of SO24 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Northington: Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Northington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Woolpack Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Micheldever station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs often have seams and patches that can leak. We test where the roof suits it.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.