Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Fareham Common
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Fareham Common from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks through a covered membrane
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Fixing the holes we find
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
About our electronic leak detection in Fareham Common
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. If you are worried about water coming in under a flat roof and holes around roof penetrations, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing alike.
Around a smaller place like Fareham Common, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Fareham Common (PO16, PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fareham Common
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fareham Common and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Why get it checked now?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. With lower homes, common in places like Fareham Common, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Fareham Common, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Fareham Common questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fareham Common?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Fareham Common?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
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.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we look at the roof first.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Flat roofs in Fareham Common
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Fareham Common, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Fareham station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Wykeham House School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Fareham Common is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Fareham Common.
We cover every part of the PO16 and PO14 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street. Being close to the A32, Fareham Common is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Fareham Common
We work in homes and buildings around Harrison Primary School, The Red Lion Hotel and Cams Hill School and the streets around them. The closest station to Fareham Common is Fareham station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). The countryside around Fareham Common includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Towns and villages near Fareham Common
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What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.