Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in West Wellow
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in West Wellow.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes but it depends on the product and layers.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Electronic leak detection in West Wellow
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs are not part of the report; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. Results come in a written report with photos. We survey commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs, and people most frequently book us about repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
In a small place like West Wellow, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. 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, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- West Wellow (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near West Wellow
Also in West Wellow
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How wet the insulation is
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in West Wellow
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. In a place like West Wellow, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Questions from West Wellow
Do you cover West Wellow?
Yes, West Wellow is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in West Wellow as anywhere else.
Will you come out to West Wellow?
Yes, West Wellow is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do you choose the testing method?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What electronic leak detection looks like in West Wellow
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Landford Manor, about 2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around West Wellow goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Romsey station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Margaret, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wellow School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in West Wellow can all book electronic leak detection. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close, and we cover them all. If you are just outside West Wellow, we cover Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
What’s near West Wellow
Around West Wellow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Embley and Rockingham Arms. West Wellow’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Wellow
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it 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 West Wellow, access is typically 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.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.