Hampshire · London and the South East
Bagnum Electronic Leak Detection
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Bagnum.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
How electronic leak detection works in Bagnum
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself and locates the breach. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’re worried about gaps at membrane joints and patched roofs that still leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Bagnum take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Bagnum (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection in Bagnum: local notes
The wider area around Bagnum has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 1.7 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Bagnum is about 2 miles south-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. If you are in Bagnum, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Bagnum is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you’re just outside Bagnum, we cover Crow (1 mile north), Upper Kingston (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile north), Foulford (2 miles north) and Ringwood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (10 miles south-east), New Milton (6 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (7 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
What’s near Bagnum
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (4.4 miles west). For a walk, there is St Catherine's Hill and Linbrook Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in Bagnum
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Take a building like Ringwood School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Questions from Bagnum
Is my home in Bagnum listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bagnum?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Bagnum is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can every flat roof be tested?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we’ll confirm suitability.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around Bagnum can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
For a price for electronic leak detection in Bagnum, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing