Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Upham, Hampshire
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Upham, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks showing away from the breach
How electronic leak detection works in Upham
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. We don’t estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photographs. We survey commercial flat roofs, green roofs and single-ply roofs, and people most frequently book us about leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and new roofs to check before paving or planting.
Somewhere as small as Upham, 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Upham (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Upham
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. Around Upham, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Upham
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Electronic leak detection around Upham
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. Take a building like Upham Church of England Aided Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Hedge End station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Upham is about 5 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Bookings from Upham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Upham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We cover every part of the SO32 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You’ll find streets like Church Street, Shoe Lane and Widlers Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Ashton (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile south-west), Wintershill (2 miles south-west), Durley Street (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Around Upham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brushmakers Arms, among other places. Upham’s nearest station is Hedge End station, about 4.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Upham include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Some conductive membranes
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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.
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Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere like Upham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Upham: your questions answered
Will you come out to Upham?
Yes. Upham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Upham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are typically carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof will not work, we’ll say so at the start.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.