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Electronic Leak Detection in Bassett
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in Bassett.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Bassett
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about leaking laps in the waterproofing and damage from equipment installers.
In smaller places like Bassett, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection around Bassett
Bassett is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For businesses in and around places such as Marlands Shopping Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. The streets around a church like St Michael and All Angels Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. We carry out electronic leak detection in Bassett for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Bassett is one of the towns and villages in Southampton we cover for electronic leak detection.
Surveys in SO16, SO17 and SO15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Bassett include Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Around Bassett
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bellemoor pub, Southampton Common and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton. Bassett’s nearest station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Bassett includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
Bassett questions
Is my home in Bassett listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bassett, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We look at this first.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
Common roof problems in Bassett
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cantell School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to Bassett is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Other services in Bassett
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bassett and across Southampton can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.