Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Wintershill, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. Electronic leak detection in Wintershill, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
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.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How electronic leak detection works in Wintershill
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. We survey green roofs, flat roof membranes and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps at membrane joints and breaches hidden under paving or planting.
In a village or hamlet like Wintershill, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Wintershill (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Wintershill
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For landlords with property near Hedge End station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Wintershill is about 2 miles west of Bishop's Waltham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Wintershill, we can come and survey your property. Wintershill is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for electronic leak detection. Southampton is in our area too.
We work across SO32 for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Scivier's Lane, Durley Hall Lane and The Crescent or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Durley Street (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south), Ashton (2 miles east) and Upham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
What’s near Wintershill
The nearest railway station is Hedge End station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles east). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Wintershill questions
Will you come out to Wintershill?
Yes, Wintershill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Wintershill is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we look at the roof first.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a hamlet or village like Wintershill, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Do not let outlets block
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Places near Wintershill
Also in Wintershill
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs often have seams and patches where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Do you need electronic leak detection in Wintershill?
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs though it depends on the layers.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
Take a building like Wyvern Technology College: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report