Hampshire · London and the South East
Stoke Charity Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Stoke Charity, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Electronic leak detection in Stoke Charity
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. 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’ll tell you at the outset. We survey green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps at membrane joints and leaks that return after repairs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Stoke Charity take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Stoke Charity (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Stoke Charity
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. Around Stoke Charity, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stoke Charity
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Flat and commercial roofs around Stoke Charity
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Micheldever station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Stoke Charity is about 6 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. If you’re in Stoke Charity, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover Stoke Charity and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across SO21 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Hunton (1 mile north-west), Egypt (1 mile north-west), Sutton Scotney (1 mile west), South Wonston (2 miles south-west) and Worthy Down (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (6 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (14 miles east).
Near you in Stoke Charity
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wonston Arms, among other places. Stoke Charity’s nearest station is Micheldever station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a hamlet or village like Stoke Charity, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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FAQs for Stoke Charity
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stoke Charity?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Stoke Charity?
Yes, Stoke Charity is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Stoke Charity as anywhere else.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD does not suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof won’t work, we’ll say so before testing.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it before we quote.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.