Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Owslebury Bottom, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Owslebury Bottom and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Owslebury Bottom
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We’ll point you to the likely next step. We survey single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about breaches hidden under paving or planting and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Owslebury Bottom may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Owslebury Bottom (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Owslebury Bottom
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
Look out for signs like these:
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Nearby places to Owslebury Bottom
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Local flat roofs in Owslebury Bottom
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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.
Take a building like Owslebury Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Shawford station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We provide electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Owslebury Bottom. Our Hampshire coverage includes Owslebury Bottom. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO21 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Owslebury Bottom
We work in homes and buildings around Ship Inn. The closest station to Owslebury Bottom is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
Questions from Owslebury Bottom
Will you come out to Owslebury Bottom?
Yes, Owslebury Bottom is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Owslebury Bottom is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How do I book a survey in Owslebury Bottom?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we will say so.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- The extent of water in the insulation
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Why act early in Owslebury Bottom
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. Around Owslebury Bottom, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide or our case studies.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older rural homes like those around Owslebury Bottom can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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How we price electronic leak detection
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.