Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Plaitford Green, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Plaitford Green and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Can I check my roof myself?
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, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How electronic leak detection works in Plaitford Green
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We will 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. If you’ve noticed punctures from foot traffic or tools and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Plaitford Green, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Plaitford Green (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Plaitford Green
Is my home in Plaitford Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Plaitford Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
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.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Plaitford Green. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Local flat roofs in Plaitford Green
Historic houses such as Landford Manor, about 1.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Plaitford Green goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Leonard, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Plaitford Green is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Plaitford Green and nearby. Our Hampshire coverage includes Plaitford Green. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SO51. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Wellow Wood Road and Sherfield English Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Plaitford Green, we cover West Wellow (1 mile south), The Frenches (2 miles east), Shootash (2 miles east), Canada (2 miles south) and East Wellow (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (14 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Plaitford Green
For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Plaitford Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs often have laps and old repairs where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. In a small place like Plaitford Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Plaitford Green, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- A report with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Plaitford Green
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Holes left by work on the roof
If you let a flat or house near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone