Hampshire · London and the South East
Colbury Electronic Leak Detection
Need electronic leak detection in Colbury? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Use boards when working on the roof
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That’s something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Electronic leak detection in Colbury: what you get
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Colbury and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are holes around roof penetrations and new roofs to check before paving or planting.
In a small place like Colbury, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Colbury (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Colbury
Other services in Colbury
Why get it checked now?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. Older and listed buildings around Colbury may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. For a village or hamlet like Colbury, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Flat and commercial roofs around Colbury
Colbury is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Foxhills Infant School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For landlords with property near Ashurst New Forest station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. The streets around a church such as Colbury Christ Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. In Colbury, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire.
We survey roofs across SO40 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Other places close to Colbury include Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Colbury
In Colbury, that means homes and buildings near Hounsdown School and The Forest Inn, among other places. Colbury’s nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (within half a mile south). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
FAQs for Colbury
Do you cover smaller places like Colbury?
Yes, Colbury is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Colbury?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing normally takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.