Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Titchfield
Independent electronic leak detection in Titchfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
How electronic leak detection works in Titchfield
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 will tell you if the roof cannot be tested. If you’re worried about patched roofs that still leak and stains far from any visible defect, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Titchfield take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Titchfield (PO14, PO15)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Titchfield
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. Older cottages and farmhouses around Titchfield can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Titchfield
Also in Titchfield
Flat and commercial roofs around Titchfield
Titchfield lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Titchfield has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Titchfield Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Titchfield is about 2 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Titchfield, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO14 and PO15 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Sandy Lane and Garstons Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Titchfield: Catisfield (1 mile east), Little Posbrook (1 mile south), Titchfield Park (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile east) and Titchfield Common (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles north-west).
Around Titchfield
In Titchfield, that means homes and buildings near West End House and The Henry Cort Community College, among other places. The closest station to Titchfield is Fareham station, about 2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
Titchfield: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Titchfield, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Titchfield?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Useful tips for Titchfield property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Limit access to the roof
- Don’t let outlets block
- Do not keep patching the same spot
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check this first.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Titchfield
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Titchfield 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.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.