Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Hangersley, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Hangersley, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- How wet the insulation is
- Sections we cannot safely access
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
About our electronic leak detection in Hangersley
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You’ll also know what to check next. We survey flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks that return after repairs and stains far from any visible defect.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Hangersley take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hangersley (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection in Hangersley: local notes
The wider area around Hangersley has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 4.1 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Poulner Infant School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Hangersley is in Hampshire. We visit Hangersley as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across the BH24 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on St Aubyns Lane and Cowpitts Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Shobley (1 mile east), Highwood (1 mile north), Forest Corner (1 mile south-east), Foulford (1 mile south-east) and Poulner (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles 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).
Near you in Hangersley
Around Hangersley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringwood School Academy and The London Tavern. Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hangersley include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
What we’re asked to look at in Hangersley
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
Problems we come across often include:
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Holes left by work on the roof
If you live in an older home near St John the Baptist, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes, depending on the type and build-up.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
What else we do in Hangersley
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older rural homes like those around Hangersley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Hangersley questions
Is Hangersley within the area you cover?
Yes, Hangersley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Hangersley in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hangersley as anywhere else.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How does ELD work?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That is how we locate breaches you can’t see.
How do I book a survey in Hangersley?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Useful tips for Hangersley property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Limit access to the roof
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.