Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Ashurst, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Ashurst, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Flat and commercial roofs around Ashurst
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Ashurst, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take an older house close to Colbury Christ Church: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you own a rental within reach of Ashurst New Forest station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. Ashurst is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO40 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ashurst
Around Ashurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hounsdown School and The Forest Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Ashurst
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Tell us about your roof to find out more. Typical surveys look at damp inside with no sign on the roof and breaches around outlets and penetrations, across green roofs, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Ashurst 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Ashurst (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Fixing the holes we find
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
Ashurst: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Ashurst is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Ashurst?
Yes, Ashurst is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That’s how we locate breaches you cannot see.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Towns and villages near Ashurst
Other services in Ashurst
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not leave water getting in
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
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.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We look at this first.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
When to book a survey in Ashurst
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Southampton Tudor House and Garden lies about 4.8 miles east, so building around Ashurst goes back a long way. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere as small as Ashurst, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.