Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Totford, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Totford, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Gaps at membrane joints
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
About our electronic leak detection in Totford
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. Typical surveys look at breaches around outlets and penetrations and stains far from any visible defect, on roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Totford 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. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Totford (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Testing a new membrane before it is covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Around Totford, 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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Electronic leak detection in Totford: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Older buildings may be listed or sit 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Micheldever station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We visit Totford as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SO24 is covered for electronic leak detection. If you are just outside Totford, we cover Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Totford
Around Totford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Woolpack Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Micheldever station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3 miles east).
Totford questions
Is my home in Totford listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Totford?
Yes, Totford is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. Testing helps find them.
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check this first.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Totford
Landlords, agents and building managers in Totford and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Totford, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.