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Electronic Leak Detection in Bassett Green
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Bassett Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Carrying out the repair work
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Bassett Green
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. You get a report with photos of each breach found. If you’ve noticed breaches hidden under paving or planting and punctures from foot traffic or tools, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Bassett Green, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Bassett Green (SO16, SO17, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Bassett Green
What else we do in Bassett Green
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a survey in Bassett Green, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Don’t let outlets block
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
What we are asked to look at in Bassett Green
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Take a building like Bassett Green Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Why get it checked now?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. Around Bassett Green, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Bassett Green: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Bassett Green hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in Bassett Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How do you choose the testing method?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage testing normally needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is 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.
Flat roofs in Bassett Green
Bassett Green is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. South Stoneham House, about 0.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bassett Green. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you own a rental within reach of Swaythling station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For businesses in and around places like Marlands Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Bassett Green is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. Surveys in Bassett Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across Southampton, we cover Bassett Green.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SO16, SO17 and SO18. Streets in the area include High Road, Lilac Road and Daisy Road. Being close to the M27, Bassett Green is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Bassett Green, we cover Swaythling (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile east), St Denys (1 mile south) and North Stoneham (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south-east) and Maybush (3 miles west).
What’s near Bassett Green
Around Bassett Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Riverside Park, The Brook pub and Cantell School, among other places. The closest station to Bassett Green is Swaythling station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bassett Green include Flexford Nature Reserve.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Bassett Green, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.