Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Havant, Hampshire
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Havant? You can book electronic leak detection in Havant and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
How electronic leak detection works in Havant
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Havant and the rest of London and the South East. A visit typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed breaches hidden under paving or planting and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a town like Havant, a good many shops, schools and business units have flat roofs. Out of sight, they tend to be forgotten until a leak appears. A careful look at outlets, upstands and the membrane itself shows where it stands. If someone else manages the building, let us know so roof access can be arranged.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Havant (PO9, PO11, PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Don’t let outlets block
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Fixing the holes we find
- The extent of water in the insulation
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
Flat and commercial roofs around Havant
Havant is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 1.5 miles south-east, show how far back building around Havant goes. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Trosnant Infant School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own a rental within reach of Havant station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We cover Havant and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Havant is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for electronic leak detection.
We cover every part of the PO9, PO11 and PO7 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square or a nearby road, we can help. With the A27 and A3(M) close by, Havant is simple for us to get to for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Havant has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Havant
We work in homes and buildings around The Perseverance pub, St Albans Church and Havant College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Havant station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Havant includes Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Havant and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Towns and villages near Havant
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FAQs for Havant
How do I find out if my home in Havant is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 Havant?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Havant is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof won’t work, we will say so before testing.
How it works
Where it’s 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 typically takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Parking in a town like Havant is normally simple, but tell us if there is a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers whatever is safely visible from outside, from windows and from the loft space.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Havant
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. On a house in a town like Havant, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.