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Electronic leak detection in Portsmouth Point, Portsmouth
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Portsmouth Point, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
How electronic leak detection works in Portsmouth Point
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. We do not estimate repair costs; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about holes left by work on the roof and water coming in under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Portsmouth Point, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Portsmouth Point (PO1, PO5, PO12)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Portsmouth Point
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
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How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. A visit to a smaller place like Portsmouth Point is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why get it checked now?
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. Around Portsmouth Point, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
For a price for your roof in Portsmouth Point, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat and commercial roofs around Portsmouth Point
Portsmouth Point lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you run a business near Tricorn Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. For landlords with property near Portsmouth Harbour station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For hotels and guest houses around Portsmouth Point, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Portsmouth Point is about 2 miles west of Southsea, in Portsmouth. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Portsmouth Point can all book electronic leak detection. Our Portsmouth coverage includes Portsmouth Point and the places around it.
Every address in PO1, PO5 and PO12 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Park Road, Nobbs Lane and Bath Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Portsmouth Point, we cover Portsea (1 mile north), Clayhall (1 mile south-west), Haslar (1 mile south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north-east), Drayton (5 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
Around Portsmouth Point
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Charter Academy, Portsmouth Grammar School and Bridge Tavern. There’s a railway station in Portsmouth Point itself: Portsmouth Harbour station. A little further out are Southsea Castle (1.2 miles south-east) and Portsmouth Museum And Art Gallery (under half a mile east). The countryside around Portsmouth Point includes Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Portsmouth Point
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Portsmouth Point?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Portsmouth Point?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That is how we locate breaches you can’t see.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Practical tips
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Keep outlets clear of debris
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.