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Electronic leak detection in Chilworth, Southampton
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Chilworth, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Chilworth can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Electronic leak detection in Chilworth: what you get
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We survey roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking laps in the waterproofing and damage from equipment installers.
Older buildings in small places like Chilworth may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Chilworth (SO16)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Chilworth
Chilworth lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cantell School will know that 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 Swaythling station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Chilworth gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our Southampton coverage includes Chilworth and the places around it.
Every address in SO16 is covered for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road. If you are just outside Chilworth, we cover Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chilworth
Around Chilworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and Lakeside Country Park. Chilworth’s nearest station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Also near Chilworth
What else we do in Chilworth
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Some conductive membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Chilworth
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Chilworth
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Water coming in under a flat roof
If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chilworth
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos.
FAQs for Chilworth
Will you come out to Chilworth?
Yes, Chilworth is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Chilworth listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do you choose the testing method?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.