Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Lower Swanwick, Hampshire
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Lower Swanwick? You can book electronic leak detection in Lower Swanwick and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes left by work on the roof
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. Outbuildings and barns around Lower Swanwick 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.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
About our electronic leak detection in Lower Swanwick
Some flat roofs can’t be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we will tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. We survey commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and people most often book us about leaks showing away from the breach and leaks through a covered membrane.
Older buildings in small places like Lower Swanwick may be 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Lower Swanwick (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Lower Swanwick
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Lower Swanwick, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- How wet the insulation is
- Sections we can’t safely access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Other services in Lower Swanwick
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Swanwick
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Flat and commercial roofs around Lower Swanwick
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Lower Swanwick, 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For landlords with property near Bursledon station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House, about 4.8 miles west, show how far back building around Lower Swanwick goes. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bursledon Church of England Infant School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Lower Swanwick is about 2 miles west of Whiteley, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Lower Swanwick, we can survey the roof. Across Hampshire, we cover Lower Swanwick and the places around it.
Here we cover the SO31 postcode area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Green Lane, Bridge Road and Station Road. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Swanwick (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south), Park Gate (2 miles south-east) and Burridge (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (5 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Lower Swanwick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brookfield Community School and Language College and The Old Ship Inn, among other places. There’s a railway station in Lower Swanwick itself: Bursledon station. A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Around Lower Swanwick, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- 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
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Lower Swanwick, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Questions from Lower Swanwick
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Swanwick?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Lower Swanwick listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.