Hampshire · London and the South East
Ellingham Electronic Leak Detection
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Ellingham? You can book electronic leak detection in Ellingham and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
How electronic leak detection works in Ellingham
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. You get a report with photos of each breach found. We survey green roofs, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we are asked to look at most are new membranes needing a check before handover and damage from equipment installers.
In a village or hamlet like Ellingham, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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 when booking.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Ellingham (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it’s covered.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Ellingham
Do you cover smaller places like Ellingham?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ellingham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Flat roofs in Ellingham
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and All Saints, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Ellingham is in Hampshire. Anywhere in Ellingham, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ellingham and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of BH24 for electronic leak detection. Other places close to Ellingham include Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ellingham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Beams Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Ellingham includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Ellingham, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What else we do in Ellingham
What happens if roof problems are left?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Older and listed buildings around Ellingham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Ellingham
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
Take a building like Ringwood School Academy: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What insurance they carry
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. In a small place like Ellingham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.