Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Privett, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Privett, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Failed seams and laps
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Privett
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Look out for signs like these:
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Take an older house close to St Faith's Church: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What follow-up you get after the report
How electronic leak detection works in Privett
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods usually need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we will explain our choice. We will say if your roof doesn’t suit either method before any testing starts. We’re frequently asked to look into leaking laps in the waterproofing and breaches hidden under paving or planting, across commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes.
In a smaller place like Privett, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Privett (PO12, PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Privett questions
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Privett?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Privett?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Electronic leak detection around Privett
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Privett, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Privett. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
If you own a rental within reach of Portsmouth Harbour station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Gomer Infant School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Privett and nearby. Our Hampshire coverage includes Privett and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: PO12 and PO13. That includes homes and businesses on Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Privett
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wiltshire Lamb pub, Bay House School and St Vincent College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.3 miles east. A little further out are Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Privett includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Privett, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
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What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Carrying out the repair work
- How wet the insulation is
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Share any drawings of the roof
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.