Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Locks Heath
Electronic leak detection in Locks Heath from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Locks Heath
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet 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 water coming in under a flat roof and holes around roof penetrations, on flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Locks Heath often have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them when booking. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Locks Heath (SO31, PO14, PO15)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Locks Heath, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Why act early in Locks Heath
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. Arranging work in a smaller place like Locks Heath is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Record dates and spots where water appears
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
- Sections we cannot safely access
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
FAQs for Locks Heath
Will you come out to Locks Heath?
Yes. Locks Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Locks Heath?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Locks Heath is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do you choose the testing method?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
Electronic leak detection around Locks Heath
Locks Heath lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Landlords with a home close to Swanwick station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. The streets around a church such as St John are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. If you’re in Locks Heath, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Locks Heath and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
Electronic leak detection in SO31, PO14 and PO15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to Locks Heath include Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Near you in Locks Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Brookfield Community School and Language College and Jolly Farmer Public House, among other places. The closest station to Locks Heath is Swanwick station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
When to book a survey in Locks Heath
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Failed seams and laps
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Water coming in under a flat roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Park Gate Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Also near Locks Heath
What else we do in Locks Heath
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.