Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Southington
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Southington, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Gaps at membrane joints
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically though the layers below matter.
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive which can limit electronic testing. We will say if the test won’t work.
Electronic leak detection in Southington: what you get
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. It is testing only, 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. Typical surveys look at leaks through a covered membrane and holes left by work on the roof, on green roofs, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Southington may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Southington (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- How wet the insulation is
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Southington
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Southington
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Common questions in Southington
Is Southington in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Southington is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Southington?
Yes. Southington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How does ELD work?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
How long will testing take?
It typically takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
Can every flat roof be tested?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we will confirm suitability.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself 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. In a small place like Southington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Why act early in Southington
Not every leak is in the membrane. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Southington
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
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Electronic leak detection in Southington: local notes
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. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For landlords with property near Overton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building such as Overton Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Southington and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes Southington and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG25 is within our area for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Southington include Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Southington
Around Southington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Greyhound pub, among other places. Southington’s nearest station is Overton station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. For a walk, there is Ladle Hill.