Hampshire · London and the South East
The Hangers Electronic Leak Detection
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in The Hangers, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
Local flat roofs in The Hangers
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building like Bishops Waltham Infant School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
The Hangers is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Anywhere in The Hangers, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. The Hangers is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for electronic leak detection. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the SO32 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Dean (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south) and Droxford (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near The Hangers
We work in homes and buildings around Swanmore College of Technology. The closest station to The Hangers is Botley station, roughly 4.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
About our electronic leak detection in The Hangers
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We’re often asked to look into breaches around outlets and penetrations and failed seams and laps, on liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like The Hangers are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- The Hangers (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a small place like The Hangers, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
To get a price for electronic leak detection in The Hangers, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Why it is worth a survey now in The Hangers
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. Older and listed buildings around The Hangers may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in The Hangers, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in The Hangers
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Also near The Hangers
What else we do in The Hangers
What we’re asked to look at in The Hangers
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Failed seams and laps
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
If you own a rental within reach of Botley station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
The Hangers questions
How do I find out if my home in The Hangers is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in The Hangers?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we will confirm suitability.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.