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Electronic leak detection in Lordswood, Southampton
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Lordswood. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes left by work on the roof
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Being in a smaller place like Lordswood does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- 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
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Lordswood, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Electronic leak detection in Lordswood: what you get
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Let us know about your roof to find out more. If you’ve noticed holes around roof penetrations and water coming in under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Lordswood, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It is worth mentioning them as you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
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, whichever applies.
- Place
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Lordswood
Is Lordswood within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Lordswood is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Common roof problems in Lordswood
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Gaps at membrane joints
If you let a flat or house near Millbrook (Hants) station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey will not cover
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it’s covered.
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Useful tips for Lordswood property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Act on new leaks promptly
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
Flat and commercial roofs around Lordswood
Lordswood is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. About 2.4 miles east lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Lordswood 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.
If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Oakwood Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. In Lordswood, as across Southampton, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in SO16 and SO15 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Around Lordswood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St James' Park, Upper Shirley High School and Oaklands Community School. For rail, the closest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Lordswood, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye where the roof suits it. Blocked gutters on homes around Lordswood overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Lordswood
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.