Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Firgo
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. Electronic leak detection in Firgo, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a hamlet or village like Firgo, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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About our electronic leak detection in Firgo
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Firgo and the rest of London and the South East. Testing usually takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are holes left by work on the roof and breaches around outlets and penetrations, across liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs.
In a small place like Firgo, a flat roof can stand in the open, 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. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Firgo (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Firgo
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Firgo questions
Is my home in Firgo listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Firgo?
Yes. Firgo is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof won’t work, we’ll say so before testing.
Why get it checked now?
Not every leak is in the membrane. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. Outbuildings and barns around Firgo are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Firgo
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
Look out for signs like these:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
If you own a rental within reach of Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey will not cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Keep outlets clear of debris
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
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Electronic leak detection in Firgo: local notes
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. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Anyone responsible for a site like Testbourne Community School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Firgo is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Firgo is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG28 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
What’s near Firgo
For rail, the closest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.4 miles north.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.