Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in The Hummicks
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. We carry out electronic leak detection in The Hummicks.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Gaps at membrane joints
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Some conductive membranes
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
How electronic leak detection works in The Hummicks
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing is not possible, we’ll say so. We survey single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about leaks showing away from the breach and waterproofing to test before it’s covered.
In a village or hamlet like The Hummicks, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when 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, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- The Hummicks (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around The Hummicks can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To get a price for electronic leak detection in The Hummicks, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What else we do in The Hummicks
Leave it or get it looked at?
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Around The Hummicks, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in The Hummicks
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Common questions in The Hummicks
How do I find out if my home in The Hummicks 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.
Is The Hummicks within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we look at the roof first.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll confirm suitability.
Local flat roofs in The Hummicks
The Hummicks is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. 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’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
With Beaulieu Palace House about 0.9 miles north-west, the area around The Hummicks has a long history. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Beaulieu Village Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you own a rental within reach of Beaulieu Road station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover The Hummicks and the rest of Hampshire. The Hummicks is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for electronic leak detection. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across SO42 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We also cover Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in The Hummicks
In The Hummicks, that means homes and buildings near The New Forest Academy and The Montagu Arms. The closest station to The Hummicks is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Limit access to the roof
- Get leaks traced quickly
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.