Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Poulner, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Poulner from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
About our electronic leak detection in Poulner
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. If you’re worried about breaches around outlets and penetrations and new roofs to check before paving or planting, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around a smaller place like Poulner, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Poulner (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Poulner questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Poulner?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Poulner?
Yes. Poulner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How much time does ELD need?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Why act early in Poulner
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Finding the breach sooner limits that. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Poulner, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Places near Poulner
What else we do in Poulner
When to book a survey in Poulner
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John the Baptist, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Electronic leak detection around Poulner
With Avon Tyrrell House about 3.8 miles south, Poulner sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you look after a building such as Poulner Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Poulner is about 1 mile north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We visit Poulner as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Poulner is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in BH24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Oak Lane, Link Road and Croft Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Poulner: Ringwood (1 mile south-west), Hightown (1 mile south), Hangersley (1 mile north-east), Blashford (1 mile north-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (14 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Poulner
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ringwood School Academy and White Hart Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a smaller place like Poulner, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Poulner, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.