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Electronic leak detection in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. We carry out electronic leak detection in Chandler's Ford.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Gaps at membrane joints
When to book a survey in Chandler's Ford
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Take an older house close to St Boniface: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Chandler's Ford
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photographs. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair rather than guessing. We do not estimate repair costs; that’s for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about gaps at membrane joints and holes left by work on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on roof terraces and balconies, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing alike.
Houses around a town like Chandler's Ford often have a flat roof somewhere, over an extension, garage, porch or dormer. Older ones are often felt, which frequently lasts around 15–20 years, while newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass. The usual warning signs are standing water, splits and edges coming away. Water that sits for days after rain is often the first sign a flat roof needs attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Chandler's Ford (SO53, SO51, SO52)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Chandler's Ford
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chandler's Ford?
Yes, Chandler's Ford is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Chandler's Ford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Chandler's Ford listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Tell us what you know about the roof and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.
Towns and villages near Chandler's Ford
What else we do in Chandler's Ford
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In Chandler's Ford, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chandler's Ford
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.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Flat and commercial roofs around Chandler's Ford
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 3.4 miles south lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Chandler's Ford has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Chandlers Ford station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building like Chandler's Ford Infant School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Chandler's Ford is about 5 miles north of Southampton, in Hampshire. Chandler's Ford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire.
Here we cover the SO53, SO51 and SO52 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Kerry Close, Prospect Place and Sutherlands Court, and we cover them all. Chandler's Ford is on the B3043, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Hiltingbury (1 mile north), Boyatt Wood (1 mile east), Allbrook (1 mile east), North Stoneham (2 miles south) and Eastleigh (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (4 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
What’s near Chandler's Ford
We work in homes and buildings around Toynbee School and Thornden School, among other places. There is a railway station in Chandler's Ford itself: Chandlers Ford station. Nearby you will also find Princess Anne Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. On a house in a town like Chandler's Ford, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book us in Chandler's Ford
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out