Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Horton Heath
Electronic leak detection in Horton Heath from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Horton Heath
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Horton Heath and across London and South East England. Testing normally takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We are often asked to look into holes around roof penetrations and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, on flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Around Horton Heath, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is 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. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Horton Heath (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Horton Heath
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
If you look after a building such as Fair Oak Infant School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Common questions in Horton Heath
Do you cover Horton Heath?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Horton Heath as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Horton Heath?
Yes. Horton Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a smaller place like Horton Heath, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Local flat roofs in Horton Heath
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With South Stoneham House about 3.7 miles west, Horton Heath sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Cross: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near Hedge End station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Surveys in Horton Heath work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
Around Horton Heath
We work in homes and buildings around The Old George Public House, Wyvern Technology College and Wyvern Technology College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, about 1.4 miles south. A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Towns and villages near Horton Heath
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Useful tips for Horton Heath property owners
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Find the breach before more patching
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Carrying out the repair work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
What affects the price in Horton Heath
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.