Hampshire · London and the South East
Thorns Beach Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Thorns Beach, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Stains far from any visible defect
Thorns Beach questions
Do you cover smaller places like Thorns Beach?
Yes, Thorns Beach is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Thorns Beach hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Electronic leak detection in Thorns Beach: what you get
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. We survey single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs, and people most often book us about new roofs to check before paving or planting and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak.
Older buildings in small places like Thorns Beach may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Thorns Beach (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Thorns Beach
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- The extent of water in the insulation
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in Thorns Beach
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Flat roofs in Thorns Beach
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Thorns Beach, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For landlords with property near Lymington Pier station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 3.8 miles north, show how far back building around Thorns Beach goes. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Thorns Beach is about 5 miles east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Thorns Beach is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SO42. If you are just outside Thorns Beach, we cover East End (2 miles west), Norleywood (3 miles west), Hamstead (3 miles south), Cranmore (4 miles south) and Bouldnor (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north), Fareham (12 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Thorns Beach
The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier station, about 3.9 miles west. A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere as small as Thorns Beach, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs often have laps and old repairs that can leak. Testing depends on the roof.