Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Titchfield Common
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Titchfield Common and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Titchfield Common
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. We survey roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak.
In a smaller place like Titchfield Common, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Titchfield Common (PO14, SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Titchfield Common
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Titchfield Common
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Titchfield Common and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a smaller place like Titchfield Common, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
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 phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Titchfield Common: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Titchfield Common?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Titchfield Common, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Titchfield Common
Titchfield Common is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For businesses in and around places such as Fareham Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Swanwick station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Titchfield Common is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Titchfield Common and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Titchfield Common. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in PO14 and SO31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Balliol Close, Abshot Road and Clarendon Crescent, all of which we cover. We also cover Abshot (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-east) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
What’s near Titchfield Common
In Titchfield Common, that means homes and buildings near Brookfield Community School and Language College and Jolly Farmer Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Swanwick station, about 1.5 miles north. A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.7 miles east) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Titchfield Common include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
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Why act early in Titchfield Common
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Around Titchfield Common, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Titchfield Common
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
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