Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Martin, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. Electronic leak detection in Martin.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Failed seams and laps
About our electronic leak detection in Martin
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You’ll also know what to check next. We survey roof terraces and balconies, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most frequently book us about gaps at membrane joints and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings.
In a small place like Martin, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Martin (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Older and listed buildings around Martin may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Martin
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 20+ years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Martin
Is Martin within the area you cover?
Yes. Martin is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Martin?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable before testing.
When to book a survey in Martin
Holes in a membrane frequently come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Around Martin, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We look at this first.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is frequently possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
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 exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Local flat roofs in Martin
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Martin is in Hampshire. Roofs in Martin get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SP6. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Townsend Lane and Downview Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Martin, we cover New Forest (1 mile south-west), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
What’s near Martin
A little further out are Cranborne Castle Hill (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Western Downs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Martin
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older rural homes like those around Martin 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.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.