Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Lee, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Lee, with photos and a written report.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Failed seams and laps
Do you need electronic leak detection in Lee?
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks that return after repairs
If you look after a building like Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
Electronic leak detection in Lee: what you get
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself and locates the breach. It is testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’re worried about a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and new membranes needing a check before handover, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Lee are 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 is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Lee (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Lee
Is the coastal weather around Lee hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Lee is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we will confirm suitability.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing usually takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why get it checked now?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lee can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Lee
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What else we do in Lee
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Find the breach before more patching
- Do not leave water getting in
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That’s something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Flat and commercial roofs around Lee
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Lee, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Boniface are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For landlords with property near Romsey station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Lee is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection in Lee for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire.
We survey roofs across SO51 for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Lee Lane and Lee Church Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Lee, we cover Ashfield (1 mile east), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Nursling (1 mile south-east) and Rownhams (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles north-east) and Hedge End (9 miles east).
Around Lee
Lee’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (2.3 miles north) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
What affects the price in Lee
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere as small as Lee, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.