Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Segensworth, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Segensworth. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Failed seams and laps
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Older rural homes like those around Segensworth can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
About our electronic leak detection in Segensworth
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. We survey flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about breaches around outlets and penetrations and leaks through a covered membrane.
Older buildings in small places like Segensworth may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Segensworth (PO15, SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Nearby places to Segensworth
Also in Segensworth
Electronic leak detection in Segensworth: local notes
Segensworth is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask.
If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. For an older house near a landmark such as St John, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Segensworth is about 3 miles north-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Segensworth is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: PO15 and SO31. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Witherbed Lane, Brunel Way and Concorde Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Titchfield Park (1 mile south), Park Gate (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-west), Whiteley (1 mile north) and Titchfield Common (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
What’s near Segensworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Henry Cort Community College, among other places. The closest station to Segensworth is Swanwick station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fareham Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and St Andrew's Castle (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
What we’re asked to look at in Segensworth
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Failed seams and laps
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Water coming in under a flat roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey won’t cover
How we price electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Segensworth, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Have roof specifications to hand
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Common questions in Segensworth
Will you come out to Segensworth?
Yes, Segensworth is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Segensworth hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Segensworth is within about 3 miles of the coast.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How do you choose the testing method?
The roof decides the method. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We will discuss it before we quote.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.