Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Harbridge
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Harbridge, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Failed seams and laps
- Patched roofs that still leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere like Harbridge needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
How electronic leak detection works in Harbridge
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you before any testing starts. If you’ve noticed waterproofing to test before it’s covered and gaps at membrane joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Harbridge, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Harbridge (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Check new waterproofing before handover
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
For a price for your roof in Harbridge, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll usually ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Harbridge
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Holes left by work on the roof
Around Harbridge, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Why get it checked now?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Harbridge, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
Towns and villages near Harbridge
Also in Harbridge
Flat roofs in Harbridge
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Harbridge is about 3 miles north of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Surveys in Harbridge work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Harbridge and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
All of BH24 is covered for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Kent Lane and Churchfield Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Ibsley (1 mile south-east), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Ellingham (1 mile south), South Gorley (1 mile east) and Rockford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Harbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Beams Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.6 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Common questions in Harbridge
Is my home in Harbridge 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 is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Harbridge?
Yes, Harbridge is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.