Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in North Boarhunt, Hampshire
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in North Boarhunt, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
Prices for electronic leak detection in North Boarhunt
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
How electronic leak detection works in North Boarhunt
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You will also know what to check next. If you’ve noticed holes around roof penetrations and gaps at membrane joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like North Boarhunt, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- North Boarhunt (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like North Boarhunt can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. Testing helps find them.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Electronic leak detection in North Boarhunt: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from North Boarhunt, 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. If you look after a building such as Newtown Soberton Infant School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fareham Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
North Boarhunt is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. North Boarhunt is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Hampshire, we cover North Boarhunt. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Trampers Lane and Bere Farm Lane. Other places close to North Boarhunt include Hundred Acres (1 mile north-west), Wickham Common (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles south), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west) and Southwick (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Around North Boarhunt
For rail, the closest station is Portchester station, roughly 3.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
North Boarhunt questions
Is North Boarhunt within the area you cover?
Yes, North Boarhunt is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in North Boarhunt listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t 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 is disturbed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Share any details you have and we will confirm suitability.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Why get it checked now?
Not every leak is in the membrane. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached so attention can go to the right place. Around North Boarhunt, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in North Boarhunt
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.