Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Ower, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Ower.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Why get it checked now?
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ower can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Ower
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. If you’re worried about a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and new roofs to check before paving or planting, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies alike.
Older buildings in small places like Ower may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Ower (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection around Ower
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Ower, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
With Landford Manor about 4.6 miles north-west, the area around Ower has a long history. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. Landlords with a home close to Totton station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Ower is about 2 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. In Ower, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Romsey Road and Salisbury Road. We also cover Wigley (1 mile north), Hillstreet (1 mile east), Copythorne (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-west) and Newbridge (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south) and Romsey (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Ower
The closest station to Ower is Totton station, roughly 3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Eling Experience (2.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is 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.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Around Ower, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What affects the price in Ower
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Ower: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ower, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you come out to Ower?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Which method do you use?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
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 talk this through first.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ower
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Find the breach before more patching
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.