Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Dunbridge, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Dunbridge, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Gaps at membrane joints
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Dunbridge
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Dunbridge and the rest of London and South East England. Testing usually takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. 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’re often asked to look into failed seams and laps and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, across single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies.
In a village or hamlet like Dunbridge, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Dunbridge (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Dunbridge
Do you cover Dunbridge?
Yes, Dunbridge is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Dunbridge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
Towns and villages near Dunbridge
What else we do in Dunbridge
Why act early in Dunbridge
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. Older and listed buildings around Dunbridge may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Dunbridge, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Dunbridge
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What affects the price in Dunbridge
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
When to book a survey in Dunbridge
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Awbridge Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dunbridge
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and letting agents in Dunbridge book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Dunbridge needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Local flat roofs in Dunbridge
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Mottisfont Abbey about 0.7 miles north-east, Dunbridge sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Dunbridge, the roof can be surveyed. Across Hampshire, we cover Dunbridge. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SO51. Close by, we survey roofs in Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Around Dunbridge
We work in homes and buildings around The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House. Dunbridge has its own railway station: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.