Hampshire · London and the South East
Boldre Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Boldre, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes around roof penetrations
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Electronic leak detection in Boldre: what you get
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You’ll also know what to check next. We survey roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs, and people most often book us about new membranes needing a check before handover and patched roofs that still leak.
In a village or hamlet like Boldre, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Boldre (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
FAQs for Boldre
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Boldre, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Boldre is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Boldre within the area you cover?
Yes. Boldre is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are typically carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
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What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around Boldre often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Do not leave water getting in
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Find the breach before more patching
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Boldre
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Boldre, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Lymington Town station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For an older house near a landmark like Saint Nicholas Chapel, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Take a building like William Gilpin Church of England Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Boldre is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Boldre gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Boldre is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO41 is within our area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Tweed Lane, Boldre Lane and Rope Hill. If you’re just outside Boldre, we cover Warborne (1 mile south-east), Battramsley (1 mile north-west), Pilley (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-west) and Mount Pleasant (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west) and Ringwood (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Boldre
Around Boldre, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Southlands School, The Red Lion Inn and Priestlands School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east. A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.5 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.