Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Totton, Hampshire
We carry out electronic leak detection in Totton and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Stains far from any visible defect
About our electronic leak detection in Totton
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. The results come in a report with photos. If you’ve noticed damp inside with no sign on the roof and leaks that return after repairs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Garages and porches on estates in towns like Totton often have flat roofs. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed. Each kind of covering, from felt to rubber and GRP, is checked in its own way. We do not test for asbestos, but our reports may flag materials that could contain it.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Totton (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Totton questions
Is my home in Totton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Totton hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing normally needs a wet surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it before we quote.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In Totton, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. We look at the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Totton, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Totton
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that’s hard to see can let water in for months before it shows.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Take a building like Abbotswood Junior School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why get it checked now?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Extensions and dormers on homes around Totton frequently hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Nearby places to Totton
Also in Totton
For landlords and managing agents
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’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Local flat roofs in Totton
Totton lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. The wider area around Totton has a long history of building, with Southampton Tudor House and Garden about 4.5 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Totton station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Winfred, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Totton, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
All of SO40 is covered for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A35 and A36, Totton is easy for us to reach for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-west), Hounsdown (1 mile south), Netley Marsh (1 mile west), Hillstreet (2 miles north) and Woodlands (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
What’s near Totton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cross Keys Public House and Hounsdown School. The nearest railway station is Totton station, roughly 1 mile east. Nearby you’ll also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Testwood Lakes.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.