Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Newtown, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Newtown, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Electronic leak detection in Newtown
A leak in a flat roof frequently shows up a long way from where the water gets in. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself and locates the breach. It is testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we are asked to look at most are patched roofs that still leak and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
In a small place like Newtown, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Newtown (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not leave water getting in
- Limit access to the roof
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Don’t let outlets block
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Some conductive membranes
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Newtown
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Why act early in Newtown
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. Outbuildings and barns around Newtown are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Newtown
- A photo-illustrated written report
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity, which can rule out some methods. We will say if the test will not work.
Places near Newtown
What else we do in Newtown
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Flat roofs in Newtown
Newtown is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Newtown Soberton Infant School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. If you let a flat or house near Portchester station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Newtown is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Surveys in Newtown work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Newtown is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO17 is within our area for electronic leak detection. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Hundred Acres Road and Ingoldfield Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Southend (1 mile north-east), Soberton Heath (1 mile north), Hoe Gate (1 mile east), Hipley (1 mile south-east) and Woodend (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
What’s near Newtown
Around Newtown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bold Forester Public House. The closest station to Newtown is Portchester station, about 4.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
FAQs for Newtown
Is Newtown within the area you cover?
Yes, Newtown is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newtown?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Newtown can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- 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 photographs in a report for your roofer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.