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Electronic leak detection in Hillyfields, Southampton
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Hillyfields, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Holes around roof penetrations
About our electronic leak detection in Hillyfields
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. We don’t estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are waterproofing to test before it’s covered and leaks under green or ballasted roofs.
Around a smaller place like Hillyfields, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Share any drawings of the roof
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
Why act early in Hillyfields
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. With lower homes, common in places like Hillyfields, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Hillyfields
- A report with photographs
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roofs in Hillyfields
Hillyfields is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landlords with a home close to Redbridge station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Holy Family Catholic Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. The streets around a church such as All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Hillyfields. Across Southampton, we cover Hillyfields.
Electronic leak detection in SO16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Hillyfields is on the M271, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Hillyfields include Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Around Hillyfields
In Hillyfields, that means homes and buildings near Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, St James' Park and Millbrook Community School. The nearest railway station is Redbridge station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hillyfields include Testwood Lakes.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Parking around Hillyfields is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Hillyfields
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hillyfields?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Hillyfields is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you come out to Hillyfields?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It usually takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Which method do you use?
The roof decides the method. We’ll explain why when we quote.
What does electronic leak detection do?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
What we can’t see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Fixing the holes we find
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hillyfields
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs