Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Blashford
Electronic leak detection in Blashford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Electronic leak detection in Blashford
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. 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. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. If you’ve noticed breaches around outlets and penetrations and damage from equipment installers, we can find out what’s behind it, on liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies alike.
Older buildings in small places like Blashford may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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 keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Blashford (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye, on suitable membranes. Older and listed buildings around Blashford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- How wet the insulation is
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
Do you need electronic leak detection in Blashford?
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Common reasons to book include:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Poulner Junior School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
What else we do in Blashford
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Blashford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Local flat roofs in Blashford
Avon Tyrrell House, about 4.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Blashford. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary and All Saints: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Blashford is in Hampshire. Blashford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Blashford and the places around it. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Electronic leak detection in BH24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Snails Lane, Ivy Lane and Woolmer Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Blashford, we cover Ellingham (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile north-east), Poulner (1 mile south-east), Highwood (1 mile east) and Ringwood (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Blashford
We work in homes and buildings around Alice Lisle Inn and Ringwood School Academy, among other places. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Blashford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Blashford?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Blashford within the area you cover?
Yes, Blashford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD does not suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof won’t work, we will say so before testing.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will you repair the leak?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Do not leave water getting in
- Don’t let outlets block
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.