Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Wells-in-the-Field, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection in Wells-in-the-Field, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Holes around roof penetrations
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Wells-in-the-Field
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Wells-in-the-Field and the rest of London and the South East. Testing normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photos. We survey single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking laps in the waterproofing and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Wells-in-the-Field take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. 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. 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 is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Wells-in-the-Field (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wells-in-the-Field
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Flat roofs in Wells-in-the-Field
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas' Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. Anyone responsible for a site like Whitchurch Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Surveys in Wells-in-the-Field work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Wells-in-the-Field and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Surveys in RG28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Priory Lane and London Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Wells-in-the-Field, we cover Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
Near you in Wells-in-the-Field
We work in homes and buildings around Testbourne Community School and Railway Hotel, among other places. The closest station to Wells-in-the-Field is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre.
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Wells-in-the-Field questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wells-in-the-Field?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Wells-in-the-Field?
Yes. Wells-in-the-Field is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we check the roof first.
How is ELD priced?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks, and call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
What does electronic leak detection do?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That is how we locate breaches you cannot see.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a small place like Wells-in-the-Field, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Wells-in-the-Field, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Wells-in-the-Field
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
Problems we come across often include:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Failed seams and laps
For landlords with property near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?