Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Ashley Heath
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Ashley Heath, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Stains far from any visible defect
How electronic leak detection works in Ashley Heath
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 will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You’ll also know what to check next. We survey commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are holes around roof penetrations and breaches hidden under paving or planting.
Around a smaller place like Ashley Heath, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
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
- Ashley Heath (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Find the breach before more patching
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Share any drawings of the roof
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
How we price electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Ashley Heath questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashley Heath?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Ashley Heath is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Ashley Heath listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Local flat roofs in Ashley Heath
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you look after a building such as St Ives Primary & Nursery School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you live in an older home near 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.
Ashley Heath is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Ashley Heath as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ashley Heath. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We survey roofs across BH24 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Woolsbridge Road, The Glade and Hill Way and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include St Ives (1 mile east), St Leonards (1 mile south), Avon Castle (2 miles south-east) and Matchams (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Lymington (14 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ashley Heath
In Ashley Heath, that means homes and buildings near Ringwood Waldorf School, Ringwood School and Avon Heath Country Park. Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- How wet the insulation is
- Carrying out the repair work
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a smaller place like Ashley Heath, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.