Hampshire · London and the South East
Bartley Electronic Leak Detection
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Bartley.
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere like Bartley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Bartley
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we will tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, like drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. If you’ve noticed punctures from foot traffic or tools and breaches hidden under paving or planting, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Bartley are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Bartley (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Bartley
Is Bartley within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bartley?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How do I book a survey in Bartley?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Bartley
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Bartley, 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Ashurst New Forest station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Bartley Church of England Junior School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Bartley is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. If you’re in Bartley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Bartley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Southampton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across SO40 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Chinham Road, Shepherds Close and Pundle Green or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Bartley, we cover Cadnam (1 mile north-west), Winsor (1 mile north-east), Copythorne (1 mile north), Woodlands (1 mile south-east) and Netley Marsh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Bartley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Haywain pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include National Dairy Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bartley include Copythorne Common.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
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.
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically though the layers below matter.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Find the breach before more patching
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
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Why get it checked now?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Older and listed buildings around Bartley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Bartley
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide and our case studies.