Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Tinkers Cross
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Tinkers Cross from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Gaps at membrane joints
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Do not let outlets block
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Use boards when working on the roof
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Electronic leak detection in Tinkers Cross
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we will use. We will say if your roof doesn’t suit either method before any testing starts. We are often asked to look into leaking laps in the waterproofing and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, across green roofs, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Older buildings in small places like Tinkers Cross may be 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Tinkers Cross (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Tinkers Cross
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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 typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Breamore House, about 2.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tinkers Cross. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. We visit Tinkers Cross as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Tinkers Cross is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SP6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way, all of which we cover. We also cover Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Around Tinkers Cross
We work in homes and buildings around The Ship Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Blashford Lakes.
FAQs for Tinkers Cross
Do you cover Tinkers Cross?
Yes, Tinkers Cross is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Tinkers Cross listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Tinkers Cross?
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks showing away from the breach
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fordingbridge Junior School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the survey will not cover
Nearby places to Tinkers Cross
Also in Tinkers Cross
When you need someone else
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
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. For a village or hamlet like Tinkers Cross, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.