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Regents Park Electronic Leak Detection
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Regents Park, with photographs and a written report.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Landlord and commercial surveys in Regents Park
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Regents Park. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
How electronic leak detection works in Regents Park
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Regents Park and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about gaps at membrane joints and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
Around a smaller place like Regents Park, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Regents Park (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- The extent of water in the insulation
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Why it’s worth a survey now in Regents Park
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. In an older home around Regents Park, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Regents Park
Other services in Regents Park
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is frequently possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
Electronic leak detection around Regents Park
Regents Park lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. The wider area around Regents Park has a long history of building, with Southampton Tudor House and Garden about 2 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you let a flat or house near Millbrook (Hants) station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Regents Park means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Regents Park is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Regents Park can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Southampton.
We work across SO15, SO16 and SO17 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like May Road, Mill Road and York Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A33 and A3057, Regents Park is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Regents Park include Shirley (1 mile east), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Freemantle (1 mile south-east), Maybush (1 mile north-west) and Coxford (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east). Regents Park is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton.
Landmarks near Regents Park
In Regents Park, that means homes and buildings near Foundry Lane Primary School, St James' Park and Millbrook Community School. The closest station to Regents Park is Millbrook (Hants) station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1.8 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
When to book a survey in Regents Park
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Marlands Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Regents Park: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Regents Park?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Regents Park, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Is Regents Park in your area?
Yes. We cover Regents Park and the rest of Southampton. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing typically needs a wet surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a survey in Regents Park, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.