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Electronic leak detection in Anthill Common, Hampshire
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Anthill Common and across Hampshire.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks that return after repairs
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
How it works
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. In total, it takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Rural addresses near Anthill Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Electronic leak detection in Anthill Common
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. We’ll say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. Common reasons to book are damp inside with no sign on the roof and leaking laps in the waterproofing, on liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and green roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Anthill Common are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Anthill Common (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the price in Anthill Common
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Electronic leak detection around Anthill Common
Anthill Common lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Anthill Common, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Electronic leak detection in PO7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Around Anthill Common
Around Anthill Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fox and Hounds pub. The closest station to Anthill Common is Portchester station, roughly 4.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Anthill Common include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs often have laps and old repairs that can leak. Testing depends on the roof.
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We look at this first.
When to book a survey in Anthill Common
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Landlords with a home close to Portchester station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Limit access to the roof
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That is something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Anthill Common: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Anthill Common hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
How do I find out if my home in Anthill Common is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD does not suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How do you choose the testing method?
The roof decides the method. We’ll explain why when we quote.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.