Hampshire · London and the South East
Hundred Acres Electronic Leak Detection
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Hundred Acres? We carry out electronic leak detection in Hundred Acres and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Electronic leak detection in Hundred Acres
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We’ll point you to the likely next step. If you are worried about breaches hidden under paving or planting and patched roofs that still leak, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing alike.
In a village or hamlet like Hundred Acres, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Hundred Acres (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Hundred Acres
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
For landlords with property near Fareham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
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What happens if roof problems are left?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Older and listed buildings around Hundred Acres may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Hundred Acres
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere as small as Hundred Acres, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Hundred Acres
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Hundred Acres questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hundred Acres, take more of a battering?
It can do. Hundred Acres is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is my home in Hundred Acres listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you work in Hundred Acres?
Yes. We survey roofs in Hundred Acres and the rest of Hampshire. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat and commercial roofs around Hundred Acres
Hundred Acres lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Hundred Acres is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Hundred Acres gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in PO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Hundred Acres Road and Southwick Road. We also cover North Boarhunt (1 mile south-east), Wickham Common (1 mile south-west), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west), Welborne (2 miles south-west) and Boarhunt (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Hundred Acres
The nearest railway station is Fareham station, about 3.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hundred Acres include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.