Hampshire · London and the South East
Lord's Wood Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Lord's Wood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks through a covered membrane
About our electronic leak detection in Lord's Wood
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. We survey single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are waterproofing to test before it’s covered and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Lord's Wood take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Lord's Wood (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection around Lord's Wood
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 4.1 miles south-west lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Lord's Wood has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Colden Common Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For landlords with property near Eastleigh station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Lord's Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection in Lord's Wood for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lord's Wood and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SO50 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Highbridge (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
What’s near Lord's Wood
We work in homes and buildings around Crestwood Community School. The nearest railway station is Eastleigh station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
Questions from Lord's Wood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lord's Wood?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Lord's Wood?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Lord's Wood?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll confirm suitability.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Older rural homes like those around Lord's Wood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you let us know 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.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Outbuildings and barns around Lord's Wood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lord's Wood
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys seven days a week
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Also near Lord's Wood
What else we do in Lord's Wood
Useful tips for Lord's Wood property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.