Hampshire · London and the South East
Hordle Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Hordle, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Water coming in under a flat roof
How electronic leak detection works in Hordle
Some flat roofs can’t be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we will tell you at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, such as drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. Typical surveys look at leaks that return after repairs and leaks showing away from the breach, across roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Around a smaller place like Hordle, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty 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. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Hordle (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Hordle
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Other services in Hordle
Do you need electronic leak detection in Hordle?
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
If you let a flat or house near New Milton station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you’ll get the report
Electronic leak detection in Hordle: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Hordle, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Highcliffe Castle, about 4.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hordle. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Surveys in Hordle work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Hordle is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO41 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hordle: Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Hordle
We work in homes and buildings around The Arnewood School. The nearest railway station is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Hordle includes Milford on Sea LNR.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. A visit to a smaller place like Hordle is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
For a price for electronic leak detection in Hordle, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How we price electronic leak detection
To price your survey, we look at:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Hordle, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
FAQs for Hordle
Do you cover smaller places like Hordle?
Yes. Hordle is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Hordle listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The roof decides the method. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable.