Hampshire · London and the South East
St Ives Electronic Leak Detection
Need electronic leak detection in St Ives? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Common questions in St Ives
Do you cover smaller places like St Ives?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St Ives?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are typically carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Electronic leak detection in St Ives: what you get
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in St Ives and across London and the South East. A visit typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. We’re frequently asked to look into holes left by work on the roof and patched roofs that still leak, across commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs.
In a small place like St Ives, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- St Ives (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. For older village homes like those around St Ives, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in St Ives, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- How wet the insulation is
- Fixing the holes we find
- Some conductive membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in St Ives
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Flat roofs in St Ives
About 4.5 miles south-east lies Avon Tyrrell House, a reminder of how long the area around St Ives has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a building such as St Ives Primary & Nursery School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to All Saints: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
St Ives is in Hampshire. Whether the building in St Ives is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes St Ives. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Compton Beeches, Post Office Lane and Azalea Close or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to St Ives include Ashley Heath (1 mile west), Avon Castle (1 mile south-east), St Leonards (1 mile south-west) and Matchams (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (15 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in St Ives
Around St Ives, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringwood School, Ringwood Waldorf School and Avon Heath Country Park, among other places. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around St Ives includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
How we price electronic leak detection
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- 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. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a village or hamlet like St Ives, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.