Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Forton
We carry out electronic leak detection in Forton and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Holes around roof penetrations
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Electronic leak detection in Forton
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or check a new membrane before handover. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Tell us about your roof to find out more. Typical surveys look at damage from equipment installers and leaks that return after repairs, across liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Forton often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Forton (PO12, PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Some conductive membranes
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
Towns and villages near Forton
What else we do in Forton
What electronic leak detection looks like in Forton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Forton, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For hotels and guest houses around Forton, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do. For businesses in and around places like Tricorn Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Forton can all book electronic leak detection. Forton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for electronic leak detection.
All of PO12 and PO13 is covered for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Forton
We work in homes and buildings around The Trafalgar pub, Brune Park Community School and St Vincent College. Forton’s nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. Arranging work in a smaller place like Forton is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Forton
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Failed seams and laps
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Landlords with a home close to Portsmouth Harbour station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. For a survey in Forton, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Questions from Forton
Is my home in Forton listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Forton, take more of a battering?
It can do. Forton is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do you choose the testing method?
The roof decides the method. We will explain why when we quote.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.