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Freemantle Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Freemantle. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How electronic leak detection works in Freemantle
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof can’t be tested. Common reasons to book are leaks that return after repairs and leaking laps in the waterproofing, on green roofs, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes.
In smaller places like Freemantle, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Freemantle (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Freemantle
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Freemantle, such as hotels?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Freemantle?
We can’t 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.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, 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 loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Moisture spread under the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Homes around Freemantle often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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How we price electronic leak detection
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Freemantle, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Freemantle, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Useful tips for Freemantle property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Flat roofs in Freemantle
Freemantle lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Within a mile and a half or so of Freemantle there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Freemantle Church of England Community Academy, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Freemantle, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you live in an older home near Christ 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.
Freemantle is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. We survey roofs in Freemantle and the rest of Southampton. Our area takes in places right across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of SO15, SO16 and SO17 is covered for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on May Road, Park Road and Pitt Road and the roads around them. Freemantle is on the A33, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Shirley (1 mile north), Regents Park (1 mile north-west), Millbrook (1 mile west), Maybush (2 miles north-west) and Coxford (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Townhill Park (3 miles north-east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east).
Around Freemantle
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Anne's Catholic School, Blechynden Terrace Park and The Brass Monkey pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Freemantle itself: Millbrook (Hants) station. Other landmarks nearby include Western Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Foresters Museum & Archive (less than half a mile east). For a walk, there is Testwood Lakes.