Hampshire · London and the South East
Sandleheath Electronic Leak Detection
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Sandleheath, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Failed seams and laps
Do you need electronic leak detection in Sandleheath?
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Stains far from any visible defect
Anyone responsible for a site like The Burgate School and Sixth Form will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Sandleheath
A leak in a flat roof frequently shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are breaches around outlets and penetrations and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Sandleheath take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Sandleheath (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sandleheath
Landlords and agents in Sandleheath book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Inverted and paved roofs
We’ll tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Common questions in Sandleheath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandleheath?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Sandleheath?
Yes, Sandleheath is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Why act early in Sandleheath
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out so attention can go to the right place. In a place like Sandleheath, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Sandleheath, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Also in Sandleheath
What electronic leak detection looks like in Sandleheath
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 3.1 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Sandleheath goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Sandleheath Uniting Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Sandleheath is in Hampshire. Anywhere in Sandleheath, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Sandleheath is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SP6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Elms Close, Main Road and Old Brickyard Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Ashford (1 mile east), Alderholt (1 mile south), Damerham (1 mile north-west), Rockbourne (2 miles north) and Broxhill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Ashley (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Sandleheath
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (1.5 miles east) and Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Sandleheath include Blashford Lakes.