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Electronic leak detection in Shobley, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. Electronic leak detection in Shobley.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Shobley
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. We survey green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are holes left by work on the roof and leaks under green or ballasted roofs.
Somewhere as small as Shobley, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Shobley (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Carrying out the repair work
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Shobley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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FAQs for Shobley
Is my home in Shobley listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Shobley within the area you cover?
Yes, Shobley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
When to book a survey in Shobley
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
For an older house near a landmark like St John the Baptist, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you will get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Flat and commercial roofs around Shobley
Historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Shobley goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take a building like Poulner Infant School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Shobley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Shobley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of BH24 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Shobley: Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Shobley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ringwood School Academy and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
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Useful tips for Shobley property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Act on new leaks promptly
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.