Hampshire · London and the South East
Pilley Bailey Electronic Leak Detection
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Pilley Bailey, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We look at this first.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.
Electronic leak detection in Pilley Bailey
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We survey single-ply roofs, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and stains far from any visible defect.
In a small place like Pilley Bailey, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Pilley Bailey (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Pilley Bailey book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What else we do in Pilley Bailey
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it 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 Pilley Bailey can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- 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
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Pilley Bailey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Pilley Bailey
Is the coastal weather around Pilley Bailey hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Pilley Bailey is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in Pilley Bailey is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I book a survey in Pilley Bailey?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof won’t work, we will say so before testing.
Electronic leak detection around Pilley Bailey
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Pilley Bailey, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Lymington Town station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take an older house close to Saint Nicholas Chapel: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Beaulieu Palace House, about 4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pilley Bailey. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Pilley Bailey is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover Pilley Bailey and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Pilley Bailey and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO41 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Bull Hill (1 mile south-east), Pilley (1 mile south-west), Portmore (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile south-west) and Boldre (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east) and Romsey (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Pilley Bailey
Typical jobs here are in homes near Southlands School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.1 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Boldre Foreshore.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Carrying out the repair work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Pilley Bailey
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies