Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Pennington, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Pennington. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Holes left by work on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Pennington: what you get
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Pennington and across London and the South East. A visit typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks that return after repairs and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
In smaller places like Pennington, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Pennington (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Why get it checked now?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. Blocked gutters on homes around Pennington overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Pennington: your questions answered
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Pennington?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Pennington, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Being in a smaller place like Pennington does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Electronic leak detection around Pennington
Pennington lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Pennington, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Pennington means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Take an older house close to Church of St Mark: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Pennington is about 1 mile south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Pennington. Pennington is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of SO41 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Mead Road, Pound Road and Elm Avenue. Other places close to Pennington include Lymington (1 mile north-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile south), Walhampton (1 mile north-east), Everton (1 mile west) and Lymore (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Pennington
In Pennington, that means homes and buildings near Pennington Infant School and White Hart Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Pennington is Lymington Town station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (0.9 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
Common roof problems in Pennington
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Gaps at membrane joints
For landlords with property near Lymington Town station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the survey won’t cover