Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Upper Clatford
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Upper Clatford. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Electronic leak detection in Upper Clatford
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Upper Clatford and across London and the South East. A visit typically takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Clatford may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Upper Clatford (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older rural homes like those around Upper Clatford 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 agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Common roof problems in Upper Clatford
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Upper Clatford: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Clatford?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Upper Clatford, like hotels?
Yes. As well as homes, we check flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Flat and commercial roofs around Upper Clatford
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Upper Clatford. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
Take a building like Balksbury Junior School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Upper Clatford is about 1 mile south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. In Upper Clatford, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Upper Clatford. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Sam Whites Hill, Valley Rise and Above Town. We also cover the places around Upper Clatford: Goodworth Clatford (1 mile south), Wherwell Wood (2 miles south-east), Wherwell (3 miles south-east), Cottonworth (3 miles south-east) and Fullerton (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Around Upper Clatford
In Upper Clatford, that means homes and buildings near John Hanson Community School, among other places. Upper Clatford’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Upper Clatford includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Nearby places to Upper Clatford
What else we do in Upper Clatford
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Clatford
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Upper Clatford
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
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.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.