Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Shootash
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Shootash, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Do you need electronic leak detection in Shootash?
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Holes left by work on the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Shootash
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. The results come in a report with photos. If you are worried about leaking laps in the waterproofing and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Shootash are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Shootash (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Shootash: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Shootash?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Shootash is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote for each roof individually. Send us details of the roof, and phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. In a place like Shootash, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What affects the price in Shootash
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Shootash, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. ELD can locate them.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Shootash can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Towns and villages near Shootash
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Flat roofs in Shootash
The wider area around Shootash has a long history of building, with Mottisfont Abbey about 3 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Romsey station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Shootash and nearby. Shootash is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SO51. We also cover The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Around Shootash
We work in homes and buildings around Stanbridge Earls School. The nearest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (2.2 miles east) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Shootash includes Copythorne Common.