Hampshire · London and the South East
Highbridge Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Highbridge. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Highbridge: what you get
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a report with photographs of each breach found. We survey single-ply roofs, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most frequently book us about damp inside with no sign on the roof and gaps at membrane joints.
Older buildings in small places like Highbridge may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are 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.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Highbridge (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Highbridge can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Highbridge, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Highbridge
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. In a small place like Highbridge, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Highbridge
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Highbridge: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Highbridge?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Highbridge?
Yes, Highbridge is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How is ELD priced?
We quote for each roof individually. Send us details of the roof, and ring 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Local flat roofs in Highbridge
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 4.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Highbridge goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like Colden Common Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Eastleigh station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Highbridge is about 2 miles north of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Highbridge, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO50 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Wardle Road and Highbridge Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Highbridge include Lord's Wood (1 mile south-east), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Allbrook (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Hedge End (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Highbridge
We work in homes and buildings around Thornden School and Thornden School and the streets around them. The closest station to Highbridge is Eastleigh station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.3 miles south). Not far away are Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Some conductive membranes
- Fixing the holes we find
- How wet the insulation is
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Suitability depends on the layers.