Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Sherfield English, Hampshire
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Sherfield English, with photos and a written report.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Electronic leak detection in Sherfield English: local notes
About 2.2 miles south-west lies Landford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Sherfield English has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. Landlords with a home close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Sherfield English is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection in Sherfield English for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Sherfield English and the places around it. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO51 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Graemar Lane, Eastwood and Melchet View, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Sherfield English, we cover Carter's Clay (2 miles north-east), Lockerley (2 miles north-east), Awbridge (2 miles east), Dunbridge (3 miles north-east) and Kimbridge (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Sherfield English
The closest station to Sherfield English is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (5 miles east). Open spaces near Sherfield English include Copythorne Common.
Electronic leak detection in Sherfield English: what you get
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We will say if ELD won’t work on your roof before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. We survey roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water coming in under a flat roof and patched roofs that still leak.
Somewhere as small as Sherfield English, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Most points in the report come with a picture, 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.
- Location
- Sherfield English (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. In a place like Sherfield English, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Sherfield English, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Sherfield English
Is Sherfield English within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Sherfield English listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we look at the roof first.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We look at this first.
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes but it depends on the product and layers.
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What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like Sherfield English 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.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- The extent of water in the insulation
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sherfield English
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sherfield English and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.