Hampshire · London and the South East
Shawford Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Shawford. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Failed seams and laps
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Stains far from any visible defect
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Shawford
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes, and people most frequently book us about breaches hidden under paving or planting and leaks showing away from the breach.
Some older homes in villages like Shawford are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Shawford (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. ELD can locate them.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Common questions in Shawford
Do you cover Shawford?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Shawford is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Shawford?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How much time does ELD need?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote for each roof individually. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.
Electronic leak detection in Shawford: local notes
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. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Anyone responsible for a site like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Shawford station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Surveys in Shawford work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Shawford. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Shawford Road and Pearson Lane. We also cover the places around Shawford: Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Shawford
We work in homes and buildings around The Bridge Inn and St. Cross Park. There is a railway station in Shawford itself: Shawford station. Well-known places in the area include The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
Places near Shawford
Also in Shawford
Why act early in Shawford
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. In a small place like Shawford, 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 Shawford, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes 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 Shawford 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 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.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Don’t let outlets block
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Share any drawings of the roof
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.