Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Southwood
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Southwood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Damage from equipment installers
About our electronic leak detection in Southwood
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we will use. We’ll say if your roof doesn’t suit either method at the outset. We’re often asked to look into breaches hidden under paving or planting and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, across roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Southwood can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Southwood (GU14, GU51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we’re asked to look at in Southwood
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
If you live in an older home near St John the Baptist, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Flat and commercial roofs around Southwood
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Take a building like Southwood Infant School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own a rental within reach of Fleet station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Southwood is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. Surveys in Southwood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the GU14 and GU51 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Fleet Road, Kennels Lane and Summit Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Southwood, we cover Cove (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Aldershot (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Southwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near National Aerospace Library, Ancells Farm Park and Cove School, among other places. Southwood’s nearest station is Fleet station, roughly 1.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Hart Shopping Centre (2.1 miles west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Southwood includes Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
Nearby places to Southwood
Also in Southwood
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Carrying out the repair work
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Southwood is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Southwood
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Southwood and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Southwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Southwood?
Yes, Southwood is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Southwood 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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.