Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Forest Corner, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection in Forest Corner, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
About our electronic leak detection in Forest Corner
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we will tell you at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. If you’ve noticed damage from equipment installers and water coming in under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Forest Corner may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Forest Corner (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Forest Corner
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Forest Corner, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Forest Corner
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
What else we do in Forest Corner
Common questions in Forest Corner
Is Forest Corner within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Forest Corner listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Local flat roofs in Forest Corner
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Forest Corner. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Poulner Infant School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For an older house near a landmark like St John the Baptist, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. If you’re in Forest Corner, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover Forest Corner and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the BH24 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Forest Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The London Tavern and Ringwood School Academy and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Corner include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Do not leave water getting in
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Share any drawings of the roof
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.