Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Fawley, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Fawley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks showing away from the breach
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Fawley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- 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
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Fawley
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. You get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed holes left by work on the roof and stains far from any visible defect, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Fawley may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Fawley (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Fawley
Other services in Fawley
Electronic leak detection in Fawley: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Fawley, 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. Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fawley. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you let a flat or house near Hamble station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Fawley is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Surveys in Fawley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Fawley. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SO45. Streets in the area include The Square, Whites Lane and Forge Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Fawley include Stonehills (1 mile south-east), Ashlett (1 mile east), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-west) and Calshot (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (6 miles north).
Around Fawley
In Fawley, that means homes and buildings near Falcon Hotel and The New Forest Academy. The nearest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (4.2 miles north-east) and Calshot Castle (1.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Mercury Marshes.
Questions from Fawley
How do I find out if my home in Fawley is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Fawley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- How wet the insulation is
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Fawley
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
When to book a survey in Fawley
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Failed seams and laps
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Take a building like Fawley Infant School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Prices for electronic leak detection in Fawley
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include 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 you book.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fawley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.