Hampshire · London and the South East
Braishfield Electronic Leak Detection
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Braishfield. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection in Braishfield: what you get
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photos. We survey commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are new roofs to check before paving or planting and leaks that return after repairs.
Older buildings in small places like Braishfield may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Braishfield (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Braishfield property owners
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Do not leave water getting in
- Have roof specifications to hand
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can frequently be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
What we’re asked to look at in Braishfield
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Questions from Braishfield
Do you cover Braishfield?
Yes, Braishfield is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Braishfield as anywhere else.
Is my home in Braishfield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
How do I book a survey in Braishfield?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Braishfield
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
The survey, step by step
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, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Braishfield, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Local flat roofs in Braishfield
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses like Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Braishfield goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Braishfield Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you let a flat or house near Romsey station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Braishfield is about 2 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Braishfield, the roof can be surveyed. Our Hampshire coverage includes Braishfield and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Braishfield Road, Common Hill Road and Newport Lane. We also cover the places around Braishfield: Belbins (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile east), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Crampmoor (1 mile south) and Gosport (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Braishfield
In Braishfield, that means homes and buildings near The Romsey School and The Wheatsheaf pub, among other places. Braishfield’s nearest station is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (2.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Braishfield includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Finding the breach sooner limits that. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%