Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Fordingbridge
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. Electronic leak detection in Fordingbridge, with photos and a clear written report.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Damage from equipment installers
What we are asked to look at in Fordingbridge
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Fordingbridge Junior School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Are they insured for the work?
Electronic leak detection in Fordingbridge: what you get
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. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. If you’ve noticed water coming in under a flat roof and gaps at membrane joints, we can find out what’s behind it, on green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing alike.
Around Fordingbridge, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Fordingbridge (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Homes around Fordingbridge often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- 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.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Fordingbridge
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Fordingbridge, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Local flat roofs in Fordingbridge
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. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Breamore House, about 2.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fordingbridge. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Fordingbridge is in Hampshire. We provide electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Fordingbridge. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of SP6 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Picket Close, all of which we cover. Fordingbridge is on the A338 and B3078, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Fordingbridge, we cover Horseport (1 mile south-east), Tinkers Cross (1 mile north), Lower Burgate (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile east) and Stuckton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Around Fordingbridge
In Fordingbridge, that means homes and buildings near The Ship Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Fordingbridge includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
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Fordingbridge: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fordingbridge?
Yes, Fordingbridge is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fordingbridge?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do you choose the testing method?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage testing typically needs a wet surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Will you repair the leak?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
How do I book a survey in Fordingbridge?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Why act early in Fordingbridge
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. Around Fordingbridge, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide and two real surveys.