Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Ashlett
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Ashlett. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Holes around roof penetrations
How electronic leak detection works in Ashlett
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We’ll say if ELD will not work on your roof at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. If you’ve noticed new membranes needing a check before handover and damp inside with no sign on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Ashlett take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Ashlett (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
Useful tips for Ashlett property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Do not keep patching the same spot
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Local flat roofs in Ashlett
Ashlett lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as Fawley Infant School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We provide electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Ashlett and nearby. Ashlett is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across SO45 for electronic leak detection. Other places close to Ashlett include Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles north).
Around Ashlett
Around Ashlett, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The New Forest Academy and Falcon Hotel, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 3.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Mercury Marshes.
Towns and villages near Ashlett
Also in Ashlett
Why it is worth a survey now in Ashlett
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. For an older or listed building in a place like Ashlett, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A written report with photographs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we are asked to look at in Ashlett
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.
Common reasons to book include:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashlett. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Ashlett questions
Is the coastal weather around Ashlett hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Ashlett is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Ashlett within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we will check whether ELD will work.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing usually takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Older roofs in small places like Ashlett can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.