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Electronic leak detection in Crockerhill, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Crockerhill.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Crockerhill
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Failed seams and laps
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes left by work on the roof
For businesses in and around places such as Fareham Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
How electronic leak detection works in Crockerhill
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it is covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Just ask about your roof. If you are worried about breaches hidden under paving or planting and gaps at membrane joints, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Crockerhill 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Crockerhill (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs often have seams and patches where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
How we price electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
FAQs for Crockerhill
Is Crockerhill within the area you cover?
Yes, Crockerhill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Crockerhill is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Nearby places to Crockerhill
What else we do in Crockerhill
Electronic leak detection around Crockerhill
Crockerhill lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you look after a building such as The Henry Cort Community College, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Fareham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Crockerhill is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection in Crockerhill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Crockerhill is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Other places close to Crockerhill include Welborne (1 mile west), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and North Boarhunt (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Crockerhill
Crockerhill’s nearest station is Fareham station, roughly 2.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (1 mile west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Crockerhill includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a hamlet or village like Crockerhill, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Crockerhill, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crockerhill
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.