Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Highcliffe, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Highcliffe, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Electronic leak detection in Highcliffe: what you get
A leak in a flat roof frequently shows up a long way from where the water gets in. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are new membranes needing a check before handover and leaks showing away from the breach, across commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs.
Around Highcliffe, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It’s worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Highcliffe (SO23, SO21, SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a smaller place like Highcliffe, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Practical tips
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Limit access to the roof
- Find the breach before more patching
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
What affects the price in Highcliffe
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Nearby places to Highcliffe
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why it is worth a survey now in Highcliffe
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. Homes in smaller places like Highcliffe can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Highcliffe: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Highcliffe?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Highcliffe?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Electronic leak detection around Highcliffe
Within a mile and a half or so of Highcliffe there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take a building like All Saints Church of England Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Highcliffe means lost rooms as well as repairs. If you let a flat or house near Winchester station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Highcliffe is about 1 mile east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Highcliffe, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
Electronic leak detection in SO23, SO21 and SO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Moss Road, Vale Road and Domum Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the M3 and A31, Highcliffe is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Bar End (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile south-west) and Abbotts Barton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Near you in Highcliffe
In Highcliffe, that means homes and buildings near St. Cross Park, Leigh House Hospital and Heart in Hand pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (under half a mile north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (less than half a mile west). For a walk, there is Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.