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Rownhams Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Rownhams, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
Landlord and commercial surveys in Rownhams
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Electronic leak detection in Rownhams
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Rownhams and the rest of London and the South East. Testing typically 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. If you’ve noticed repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and damp inside with no sign on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Rownhams can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Rownhams (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Rownhams
Rownhams is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Marlands Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. Historic houses like South Stoneham House, about 3.5 miles east, show how far back building around Rownhams goes. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
Rownhams is about 3 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. Whether the building in Rownhams is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Southampton coverage includes Rownhams and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SO16. Whether your property is on Rownhams Way, Horns Drove and Rownhams Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Upton (1 mile west), Nursling (1 mile south-west), Hillyfields (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile south-east) and Toothill (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Southampton (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Rownhams
In Rownhams, that means homes and buildings near Oaklands Community School, St James' Park and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Redbridge station, about 2.1 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Princess Anne Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Rownhams include Testwood Lakes.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Rownhams
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Failed seams and laps
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Holes around roof penetrations
For landlords with property near Redbridge station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you will get the report
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey won’t cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
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What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Rownhams, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What affects the price in Rownhams
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Rownhams
Is my home in Rownhams listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 roofs near the sea, like those around Rownhams, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Rownhams is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you work in Rownhams?
Yes. We survey roofs in Rownhams and the rest of Southampton, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Useful tips for Rownhams property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.