Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Lowford, Hampshire
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Lowford, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lowford
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. Around Lowford, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Electronic leak detection in Lowford
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We’ll say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. Common reasons to book are leaks that return after repairs and holes left by work on the roof, on commercial flat roofs, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Around a smaller place like Lowford, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Lowford (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Lowford, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
For a price for electronic leak detection in Lowford, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Also near Lowford
Other services in Lowford
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lowford
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.
Questions from Lowford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lowford?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Lowford?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof will not work, we’ll say so before testing.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing usually needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. For a survey in Lowford, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Fixing the holes we find
- Moisture spread under the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lowford
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
What we are asked to look at in Lowford
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Look out for signs like these:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Damage from equipment installers
If you look after a building such as Bursledon Church of England Infant School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
Electronic leak detection around Lowford
Lowford is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Paul’s Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Medieval Merchant's House, about 3.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lowford. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Lowford is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We provide electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Lowford. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lowford.
Electronic leak detection in SO31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Hamble Lane, St George Close and Woolwich Close or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Lowford include Old Netley (1 mile south-west), Bursledon (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Near you in Lowford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.