Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Winchfield
Electronic leak detection in Winchfield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Winchfield
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we will explain our choice. We’ll say if your roof doesn’t suit either method before any testing starts. If you are worried about holes around roof penetrations and leaks that return after repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Winchfield are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Winchfield (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection around Winchfield
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. 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, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For businesses in and around places such as Hart Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If you look after a building like Oakwood Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Winchfield is about 3 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection in Winchfield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Winchfield and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG27 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Station Road and Beauclerk Green. Other places close to Winchfield include Phoenix Green (1 mile north), West Green (1 mile north-west), Murrell Green (1 mile west), Broad Oak (2 miles south-west) and Hook (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles west), Farnborough (6 miles east), Fleet (3 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles south-east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Winchfield
Around Winchfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Calthorpe Park School and Phoenix Inn and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Winchfield itself: Winchfield station. Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (2.9 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Tundry Hill and Fleet Pond Nature Reserve.
FAQs for Winchfield
Is Winchfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Winchfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Winchfield?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable before testing.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What happens on the day
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 a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Around Winchfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
What affects the price in Winchfield
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Winchfield, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
When to book a survey in Winchfield
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Failed seams and laps
- New membranes needing a check before handover
If you let a flat or house near Winchfield station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will the report include photos?
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.