Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Durley Street
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Durley Street, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.
Electronic leak detection in Durley Street
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. It is testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’ve noticed new membranes needing a check before handover and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Durley Street, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Durley Street (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Durley Street questions
How do I find out if my home in Durley Street is listed?
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.
Is Durley Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Durley Street is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Durley Street as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How do you choose the testing method?
The roof decides the method. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll confirm suitability.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Durley Street, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What electronic leak detection looks like in Durley Street
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take a building like Wyvern Technology College: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Hedge End station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Durley Street is about 4 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Surveys in Durley Street work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across SO32 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Scivier's Lane and Manor Road. If you are just outside Durley Street, we cover Wintershill (1 mile north-west), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south-west), Ashton (1 mile north-east) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
What’s near Durley Street
The closest station to Durley Street is Hedge End station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Durley Street include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How we price electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.