Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Stroud
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Stroud and across Hampshire.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Do you need electronic leak detection in Stroud?
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Take an older house close to Stroud Mission Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Electronic leak detection in Stroud: what you get
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’re worried about breaches around outlets and penetrations and patched roofs that still leak, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Stroud, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Stroud (GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Stroud can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Check new waterproofing before handover
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That’s something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Stroud, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs 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.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Stroud
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you own a rental within reach of Petersfield station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take a building like Langrish Primary School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Stroud is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Bookings from Stroud are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Stroud is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: GU32. That includes homes and businesses on Winchester Road, Stroudfields and Ramsdean Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Langrish (1 mile west), Petersfield (2 miles east), Froxfield Green (2 miles north-west), Steep (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (10 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south), Alton (10 miles north) and Waterlooville (9 miles south).
What’s near Stroud
We work in homes and buildings around The Petersfield School, Morton House School and Seven Stars pub. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 1.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Pidham Hill.
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FAQs for Stroud
How do I find out if my home in Stroud is listed?
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 smaller places like Stroud?
Yes. Stroud is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.