Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Furzeley Corner
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Furzeley Corner. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Furzeley Corner often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Furzeley Corner
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’re worried about breaches around outlets and penetrations and damage from equipment installers, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Furzeley 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Furzeley Corner (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Furzeley Corner
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Furzeley Corner, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Furzeley Corner is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Is my home in Furzeley Corner listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you need to get into 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 cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote for each roof individually. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
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Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Don’t let outlets block
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
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.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Furzeley Corner
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords and agents in Furzeley Corner book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Furzeley Corner?
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Take a building like Denmead Junior School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Furzeley Corner, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
What electronic leak detection looks like in Furzeley Corner
Furzeley Corner lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you own a rental within reach of Cosham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Furzeley Corner is about 1 mile west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. If you are in Furzeley Corner, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Furzeley Corner is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of the PO7 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Furzeley Corner, Sheepwash Lane and Furzeley Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Furzeley Corner, we cover Soake (1 mile north-east), Waterlooville (1 mile east), Purbrook Heath (2 miles south), Hart Plain (2 miles east) and Cowplain (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (7 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Near you in Furzeley Corner
Around Furzeley Corner, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Mead End pub and Cowplain Community School, among other places. Furzeley Corner’s nearest station is Cosham station, about 3.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.