Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Marchwood, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Marchwood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Marchwood
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Marchwood and across London and the South East. Testing normally takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed gaps at membrane joints and new membranes needing a check before handover, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Marchwood, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Marchwood (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- 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
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. A visit to a smaller place like Marchwood is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Marchwood, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Flat roofs in Marchwood
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Marchwood, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more 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 miles east lies Southampton Tudor House and Garden, a reminder of how long the area around Marchwood has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Apostle, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For businesses in and around places such as Westquay, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. Landlords with a home close to Millbrook (Hants) station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. Bookings from Marchwood are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Marchwood and the places around it.
All of SO40 is covered for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans and the roads around them. Marchwood is on the A326, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Marchwood: Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Marchwood
Around Marchwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Horse pub and Hounsdown School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Millbrook (Hants) station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Marchwood includes Testwood Lakes.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Marchwood, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
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 book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Sections we cannot safely access
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Marchwood
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
FAQs for Marchwood
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Marchwood, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Marchwood is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you come out to Marchwood?
Yes. Marchwood 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That’s how we locate breaches you cannot see.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.