Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Sarisbury
Electronic leak detection in Sarisbury from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Electronic leak detection around Sarisbury
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Sarisbury, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. 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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Swanwick station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building such as Sarisbury Church of England Junior School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. The streets around a church such as Church of St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Sarisbury is about 3 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Sarisbury is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Sarisbury is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO31 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Woodlands Close, Bridge Road and Painswick Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Sarisbury: Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-east) and Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Near you in Sarisbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brookfield Community School and Language College and The Old Ship Inn, among other places. The closest station to Sarisbury is Swanwick station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Coldeast (less than half a mile south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
How electronic leak detection works in Sarisbury
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. We survey green roofs, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and holes left by work on the roof.
Around Sarisbury, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them when booking. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Sarisbury (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, 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, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. A visit to Sarisbury is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Blocked gutters on homes around Sarisbury overflow and soak walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
For a price for your roof in Sarisbury, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Sarisbury: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sarisbury?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Sarisbury hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Sarisbury is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Do you cover Sarisbury?
Yes, we do. We carry out electronic leak detection in Sarisbury, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
Will you repair the leak?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sarisbury
Letting agents and landlords in Sarisbury book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Limit access to the roof
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs frequently have laps and old repairs that can leak. We test where the roof suits it.