Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Swanmore
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Swanmore. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
About our electronic leak detection in Swanmore
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. If you are worried about leaks under green or ballasted roofs and gaps at membrane joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Swanmore, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them when booking. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Swanmore (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Swanmore
Do you carry out roof surveys in Swanmore?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Swanmore is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Swanmore?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can every flat roof be tested?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we will check whether ELD will work.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
More services for Swanmore
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Flat and commercial roofs around Swanmore
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. 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. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you look after a building such as Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Botley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near Church of St Barnabas, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Swanmore is about 6 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Swanmore as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO32 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Church Road, Myers Close and Spring Vale, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Hill Grove (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (1 mile north-east), Mislingford (1 mile south-east), Shirrell Heath (1 mile south) and Kingsmead (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Swanmore
Typical jobs here are in homes near Swanmore College of Technology. The closest station to Swanmore is Botley station, about 3.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Swanmore does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs often have laps and old repairs where breaches occur. Testing depends on the roof.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We look at this first.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Swanmore
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Do not leave water getting in
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Check new waterproofing before handover
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.