Hampshire · London and the South East
Linwood Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Linwood, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Useful tips for Linwood property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Electronic leak detection in Linwood
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. We survey green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes, and people most often book us about holes left by work on the roof and waterproofing to test before it’s covered.
Some older homes in villages like Linwood are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. 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 written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Linwood (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. In a place like Linwood, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Linwood and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Some conductive membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
Electronic leak detection in Linwood: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Around Linwood, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. Whether the property is in Linwood itself or nearby, the inspection covers whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
Linwood is in Hampshire. In Linwood, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in BH24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover South Gorley (2 miles west), Mockbeggar (2 miles west), Highwood (2 miles south-west), Rockford (2 miles south-west) and Hangersley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (10 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south) and Ringwood (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Linwood
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.1 miles north). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. In a hamlet or village like Linwood, 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.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common questions in Linwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Linwood?
Yes, Linwood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Linwood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Linwood within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Linwood?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Share any details you have and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.