Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in South Hayling, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in South Hayling. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- New membranes needing a check before handover
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in South Hayling. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
About our electronic leak detection in South Hayling
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You will also know what to check next. Common reasons to book are stains far from any visible defect and new roofs to check before paving or planting, on roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes.
Flat roofs in smaller places like South Hayling can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches 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. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- South Hayling (PO11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Being in a smaller place like South Hayling does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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FAQs for South Hayling
Does being near the coast affect roofs in South Hayling?
It can do. South Hayling is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like South Hayling?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How is ELD priced?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What electronic leak detection looks like in South Hayling
South Hayling lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you let a flat or house near Fratton station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 3.9 miles north, show how far back building around South Hayling goes. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
South Hayling is about 5 miles east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. We visit South Hayling as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Hampshire, we cover South Hayling and the places around it.
Here we cover the PO11 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Church Road, Station Road and St Leonard's Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around South Hayling: West Town (1 mile west), Tourner Bury (1 mile north-east), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Landmarks near South Hayling
Around South Hayling, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Newton House Hotel, The Hayling College and The Hayling College, among other places. The closest station to South Hayling is Fratton station, roughly 4.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St James Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Eastney Beam Engine House (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Hayling Billy.
Towns and villages near South Hayling
What else we do in South Hayling
When to book a survey in South Hayling
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What we cannot see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Testing may still be possible, depending on the build-up.
What affects the price in South Hayling
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.