Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Up Somborne
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Up Somborne, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Holes left by work on the roof
Up Somborne: your questions answered
Will you come out to Up Somborne?
Yes, Up Somborne is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Up Somborne?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Up Somborne as anywhere else.
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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it before we quote.
Electronic leak detection in Up Somborne
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and waterproofing to test before it’s covered.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Up Somborne take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Up Somborne (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Up Somborne
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What electronic leak detection does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. The build-up decides which method will work.
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. ELD can locate them.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. In a small place like Up Somborne, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Up Somborne, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
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. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Up Somborne?
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
Whatever the street in Up Somborne, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Flat and commercial roofs around Up Somborne
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings from Up Somborne are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Up Somborne and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Electronic leak detection in SO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane. If you are just outside Up Somborne, we cover Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Up Somborne
Nearby you will also find Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).