Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Hardley
Electronic leak detection around Hardley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks through a covered membrane
About our electronic leak detection in Hardley
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Tell us about your roof to find out more. We survey commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most frequently book us about gaps at membrane joints and patched roofs that still leak.
Some older homes in villages like Hardley are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Hardley (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We’ll say if the test will not work.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a small place like Hardley, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Hardley
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hardley. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Also near Hardley
More services for Hardley
Local flat roofs in Hardley
Hardley lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. The wider area around Hardley has a long history of building, with Beaulieu Palace House about 2.9 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Netley station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For an older house near a landmark such as St Anne, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Hardley is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Hardley and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Electronic leak detection in SO45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Harrier Way, Harrier Green and Falconer Court. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Little Holbury (1 mile south), Holbury (1 mile south), Frostlane (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south) and Blackfield (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hardley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Manor Church of England Infant School and the streets around them. The closest station to Hardley is Netley station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
Common roof problems in Hardley
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that is hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Take a building like The New Forest Academy: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Hardley questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hardley, take more of a battering?
It can do. Hardley is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Hardley within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD does not suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable before testing.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What affects the price in Hardley
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.