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Baffins Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Baffins, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Baffins
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is normally 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 will explain our choice. We will say if your roof doesn’t suit either method before any testing starts. If you’re worried about holes around roof penetrations and patched roofs that still leak, we can find out what’s behind it, on liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and single-ply roofs alike.
Around Baffins, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Baffins (PO3, PO4, PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Baffins questions
Is the coastal weather around Baffins hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Baffins is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Baffins is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Do not let outlets block
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
What else we do in Baffins
Flat and commercial roofs around Baffins
Baffins is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. About 4.8 miles north-east lies Warblington Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Baffins has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Shop and office owners around The Bridge Shopping Centre may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. Anyone responsible for a site like Langstone Junior Academy will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Baffins is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Wherever you are in Baffins, we can come and survey your property. Baffins is one of the towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover.
Here we cover the PO3, PO4 and PO2 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Byron Road, James Road and Dover Road, all of which we cover. With the A288 close by, Baffins is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Copnor (1 mile north-west), Kingston (1 mile south-west), Fratton (1 mile south-west), Portsmouth (1 mile west) and North End (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north-west), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Baffins
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Baffins pub, St Edmund's Catholic School and Alexandra Park. The closest station to Baffins is Fratton station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. A little further out are The Bridge Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-west) and Southsea Castle (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Some conductive membranes
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.
What we’re asked to look at in Baffins
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Landlords with a home close to Fratton station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which limits apply to the survey
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Baffins, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a survey in Baffins, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.