Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Timsbury, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Timsbury, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Don’t let outlets block
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Act on new leaks promptly
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Electronic leak detection in Timsbury
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet, 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’ll use. We’ll say if your roof doesn’t suit either method before any testing starts. Typical surveys look at holes left by work on the roof and water coming in under a flat roof, on commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs.
In a small place like Timsbury, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Timsbury (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older rural homes like those around Timsbury 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 can’t see is noted.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Moisture spread under the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Common questions in Timsbury
Is my home in Timsbury listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Timsbury?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Timsbury is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Timsbury?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Timsbury
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey, about 1.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Timsbury goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Stanbridge Earls School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Timsbury, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SO51 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Timsbury: Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Timsbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Malthouse Inn and The Romsey School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Timsbury includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
What affects the price in Timsbury
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why get it checked now?
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. 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.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos