Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Funtley, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Funtley and the rest of Hampshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks that return after repairs
Electronic leak detection in Funtley
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. 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, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. Common reasons to book are leaks showing away from the breach and patched roofs that still leak, across liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and single-ply roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Funtley, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Funtley (PO15, PO17, PO16)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Funtley
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Funtley needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Flat roofs in Funtley
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Funtley, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. For landlords with property near Fareham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take an older house close to Church of St Francis: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Funtley, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Hampshire coverage includes Funtley and the places around it. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO15, PO17 and PO16 is covered for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Funtley, we cover Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
What’s near Funtley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Henry Cort Community College and The Miners Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Funtley includes Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. For an older or listed building in a place like Funtley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Funtley
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Carrying out the repair work
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Nearby places to Funtley
Other services in Funtley
Questions from Funtley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Funtley?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Funtley?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Funtley is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is Funtley in your area?
Yes, we do. Funtley is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We will give you an idea when we quote.
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.