Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Hook, Hampshire
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Hook? You can book electronic leak detection in Hook and across Hampshire.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
How electronic leak detection works in Hook
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing is not possible, we will say so. We survey green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks showing away from the breach and leaks through a covered membrane.
Older buildings in small places like Hook may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hook (SO31, PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Fixing the holes we find
- Some conductive membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. In a place like Hook, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Hook, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Flat roofs in Hook
Hook is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Swanwick station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building such as Locks Heath Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Hook is about 1 mile south-east of Warsash, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hook can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hook. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO31 and PO14 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Hook include Abshot (1 mile east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Locks Heath (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Around Hook
Around Hook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hamble Common, Jolly Farmer Public House and Brookfield Community School and Language College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, roughly 2.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Castle (1.8 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hook include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
Also in Hook
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. In a hamlet or village like Hook, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- 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.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Hook, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Questions from Hook
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hook, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hook?
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.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
How does ELD work?
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you cover Hook?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Hook.