Hampshire · London and the South East
Soberton Heath Electronic Leak Detection
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Soberton Heath. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Electronic leak detection in Soberton Heath: what you get
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that’s for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are stains far from any visible defect and damage from equipment installers, on liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Soberton Heath, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Soberton Heath (SO32, PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Soberton Heath
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Flat and commercial roofs around Soberton Heath
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like Newtown Soberton Infant School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Soberton Heath is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Surveys in Soberton Heath work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Soberton Heath is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Electronic leak detection in SO32 and PO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Forester Road, May Bush Lane and Heath Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Southend (1 mile east), Woodend (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile south), Kingsmead (1 mile west) and Mislingford (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Soberton Heath
We work in homes and buildings around The Bold Forester Public House. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Soberton Heath include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Soberton Heath frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. ELD can locate them.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Soberton Heath questions
Is my home in Soberton Heath 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 is 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 you cover Soberton Heath?
Yes, Soberton Heath is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can every flat roof be tested?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will you check the loft?
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 can’t be seen from outside.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs