Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Shipton Bellinger
Electronic leak detection in Shipton Bellinger, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Find the breach before more patching
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Shipton Bellinger
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks through a covered membrane and stains far from any visible defect.
Somewhere as small as Shipton Bellinger, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Shipton Bellinger (SP9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How wet the insulation is
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Shipton Bellinger
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat and commercial roofs around Shipton Bellinger
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is 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. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take a building like Shipton Bellinger Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Shipton Bellinger and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Shipton Bellinger is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Southampton.
We cover every part of the SP9 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Shipton Bellinger, we cover Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Near you in Shipton Bellinger
Around Shipton Bellinger, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Boot Inn and The Wellington Academy. The nearest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
Common questions in Shipton Bellinger
Is Shipton Bellinger in the area you cover?
Yes, Shipton Bellinger is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Shipton Bellinger within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere as small as Shipton Bellinger, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.