Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Owslebury, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection in Owslebury and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Failed seams and laps
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Owslebury
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We’ll say if ELD will not work on your roof at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. We survey flat roof membranes, green roofs and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are stains far from any visible defect and new membranes needing a check before handover.
In a village or hamlet like Owslebury, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Owslebury (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Owslebury
What else we do in Owslebury
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Electronic leak detection in Owslebury: local notes
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls 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. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landlords with a home close to Shawford station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Owslebury Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Owslebury and the rest of Hampshire. Owslebury is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SO21. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Owslebury, we cover Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Owslebury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ship Inn. For rail, the closest station is Shawford station, roughly 2.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Around Owslebury, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Owslebury questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Owslebury?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Owslebury in the area you cover?
Yes, Owslebury is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Owslebury as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Owslebury?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Tell us what you know about the roof and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote for each roof individually. Send us details of the roof, and ring 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Carrying out the repair work
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Why act early in Owslebury
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. For older village homes like those around Owslebury, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.