Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Boarhunt, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection across Boarhunt, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
How electronic leak detection works in Boarhunt
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods usually need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you before any testing starts. Common reasons to book are leaks that return after repairs and damage from equipment installers, on roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Somewhere as small as Boarhunt, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
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, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Boarhunt (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Older and listed buildings around Boarhunt may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Cottages and farmhouses around Boarhunt frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Fixing the holes we find
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Boarhunt
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
Common questions in Boarhunt
Do you cover smaller places like Boarhunt?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Boarhunt listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Boarhunt
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
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 survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Local flat roofs in Boarhunt
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Boarhunt, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For businesses in and around places such as Fareham Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Portchester station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Boarhunt. Boarhunt is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Boarhunt
The nearest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Boarhunt includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.