Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Privett, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection in Privett and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection in Privett
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Privett and the rest of London and the South East. Testing normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You get a report with photographs. Typical surveys look at holes around roof penetrations and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, on single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes.
Somewhere as small as Privett, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Privett (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Privett
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Privett
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. Historic houses like Hinton Ampner House, about 5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Privett goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Petersfield station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Privett is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Privett as part of our work across London and South East England. Privett is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of GU34 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road and Merepond Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Bailey Green (1 mile north-west), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (2 miles north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Drayton (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Alton (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Privett
The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Petersfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
What we’re asked to look at in Privett
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes around roof penetrations
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Trinity 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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What else we do in Privett
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. In a place like Privett, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Privett, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Privett
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- A written report with photos
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Privett
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Privett
Do you carry out roof surveys in Privett?
Yes, Privett is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Privett as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Privett?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older rural homes like those around Privett can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.