Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Southwick, Hampshire
Need electronic leak detection in Southwick? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Water coming in under a flat roof
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Southwick can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking 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 recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Electronic leak detection in Southwick
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we will tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, like drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. If you’re worried about breaches hidden under paving or planting and water coming in under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Southwick, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. 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. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Southwick (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Flat roofs in Southwick
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Southwick, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places such as Fareham Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. For landlords with property near Portchester station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take a building like King Richard School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Southwick is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Southwick.
All of PO17 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on High Street, North Road West and Castle Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Around Southwick
Around Southwick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Portchester station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Questions from Southwick
How do I find out if my home in Southwick is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Southwick?
Yes. Southwick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do you need to get into 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 cannot be seen from outside.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Southwick. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity, which can rule out some methods. We’ll say if the test will not work.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.