Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Little Holbury
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Little Holbury, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Electronic leak detection in Little Holbury
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods normally need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. Typical surveys look at gaps at membrane joints and leaks that return after repairs, across flat roof membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Little Holbury 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Little Holbury (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Little Holbury
Little Holbury lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. The wider area around Little Holbury has a long history of building, with Beaulieu Palace House about 2.8 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Manor Church of England Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Little Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Little Holbury, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of SO45 is covered for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Southbourne Avenue, Manor Road and Westbourne Avenue, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Holbury (1 mile south-east), Hardley (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Frostlane (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Little Holbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The New Forest Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Netley station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Netley Castle (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
FAQs for Little Holbury
How do I find out if my home in Little Holbury is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Little Holbury hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we check the roof first.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I book a survey in Little Holbury?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
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. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Little Holbury?
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Landlords with a home close to Netley station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
Also in Little Holbury
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes, depending on what’s below.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Little Holbury
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a hamlet or village like Little Holbury, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.