Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Broughton, Hampshire
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Broughton and across Hampshire.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Holes around roof penetrations
How electronic leak detection works in Broughton
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. We survey commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most frequently book us about leaks under green or ballasted roofs and new membranes needing a check before handover.
In a village or hamlet like Broughton, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Broughton (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
For a price for electronic leak detection in Broughton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Nearby places to Broughton
More services for Broughton
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Broughton. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Why act early in Broughton
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Older and listed buildings around Broughton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Broughton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broughton
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Broughton
The wider area around Broughton has a long history of building, with Mottisfont Abbey about 3.9 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take a building like Broughton Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Broughton is about 8 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Broughton and nearby. Broughton is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on High Street, Greyhound Mews and Plough Gardens or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Broughton include Houghton (2 miles east), Horsebridge (3 miles south-east), Mottisfont (4 miles south), Stonymarsh (4 miles south-east) and Lockerley (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north-east), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south-east).
Around Broughton
We work in homes and buildings around The Tally Ho Public House. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 4.3 miles south.
Common roof problems in Broughton
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. Testing helps find them.
Inverted and paved roofs
We’ll tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
FAQs for Broughton
Is Broughton within the area you cover?
Yes. Broughton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Broughton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Which method do you use?
The roof decides the method. We will explain why when we quote.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That’s how we locate breaches you can’t see.
How is ELD priced?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere as small as Broughton, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.