Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Stanmore, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection across Stanmore, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Stains far from any visible defect
Useful tips for Stanmore property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Keep outlets clear of debris
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
About our electronic leak detection in Stanmore
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. We will say if your roof doesn’t suit either method at the outset. If you’ve noticed water coming in under a flat roof and stains far from any visible defect, we can find out what’s behind it, on liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies alike.
Around Stanmore, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It’s worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Stanmore (SO22, SO23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Stanmore
Also in Stanmore
What electronic leak detection looks like in Stanmore
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take an older house close to Saint Luke: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Stanmore is about 1 mile south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. In Stanmore, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Stanmore is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO22 and SO23 postcode area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Fox Lane, Kings Road and Romsey Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Stanmore on the A3090, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Badger Farm (1 mile south), St Cross (1 mile south-east), Oliver's Battery (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile north-east) and Weeke (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
What’s near Stanmore
We work in homes and buildings around White Horse Public House, Kings' School and St. Cross Park. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Winchester Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
Stanmore questions
Is my home in Stanmore listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Stanmore within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We will tell you if yours is not suitable before testing.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
When to book a survey in Stanmore
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes left by work on the roof
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Stanmore means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Prices for electronic leak detection in Stanmore
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Stanmore, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a survey in Stanmore, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.