London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Southampton
Covering 40 places across Southampton for electronic leak detection, with prices that include VAT and surveys on weekdays and weekends.
Electronic leak detection across Southampton
Across Southampton, that means electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes. Every town and village has its own page, listed below, or call 07833 053749 to book.
Biggest towns in Southampton
Our electronic leak detection service in Southampton
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You will also know what to check next. Typical surveys look at breaches around outlets and penetrations and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, across commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and green roofs.
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- 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.
Prices in Southampton
For a price for your roof in Southampton, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landmarks near Southampton
In Southampton, that means homes and buildings near Saint Mary's, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include Bevois Town Primary School (less than half a mile west), The Hobbit pub (under half a mile west) and St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Southampton itself: St Denys station. Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Southampton include Netley Common.
Flat roofs across Southampton
Across Southampton, from Shirley, Regents Park and Townhill Park outwards, flat roofs cover everything from garages to commercial units. Each covering, from felt to single-ply, has its own weak points.
From inner London terraces to Kent oast houses, Sussex tile-hanging and Hampshire thatch, the South East has a huge mix of roofs. Roofs in Southampton are part of that picture. In the coastal parts of Southampton, the seaward side of a roof takes the most weather, so ridges, verges and flashings there often need attention first.
Southampton: If you own a rental within reach of St Denys station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take an older house close to Saint Mary's: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, 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.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- Some conductive membranes
Common questions in Southampton
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Which method do you use?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What is electronic leak detection?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That is how we locate breaches you cannot see.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.