Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Durrants
Independent electronic leak detection in Durrants. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Stains far from any visible defect
How electronic leak detection works in Durrants
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. Typical surveys look at damp inside with no sign on the roof and water coming in under a flat roof, across commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and green roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Durrants take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Durrants (PO9)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Durrants
Durrants lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Warblington Castle, about 2.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Durrants. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Havant Academy, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Rowlands Castle station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Durrants is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Surveys in Durrants work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Durrants is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO9 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You’ll find streets like Whichers Close, Whichers Gate Road and Durrants Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Durrants, we cover Rowlands Castle (1 mile north), Leigh Park (1 mile south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Durrants
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School, St Albans Church and Robin Hood Inn. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brook Meadow (Emsworth) and Compton Down.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Durrants can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
For a price for electronic leak detection in Durrants, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Why act early in Durrants
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. In a small place like Durrants, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Durrants
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Durrants
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How we price electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Common roof problems in Durrants
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Common reasons to book include:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks that return after repairs
The streets around a church such as St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Durrants
Do you cover smaller places like Durrants?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Durrants is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Tell us what you know about the roof and we will confirm suitability.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How is ELD priced?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks, and call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.