Hampshire · London and the South East
Upper Burgate Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Upper Burgate from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection in Upper Burgate: what you get
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself and locates the breach. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and leaks through a covered membrane, across flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Some older homes in villages like Upper Burgate are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Upper Burgate (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Upper Burgate: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upper Burgate?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Upper Burgate listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Upper Burgate?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Share any drawings of the roof
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a small place like Upper Burgate, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Local flat roofs in Upper Burgate
Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 1.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Upper Burgate goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Woodgreen Methodist Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you look after a building like The Burgate School and Sixth Form, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Upper Burgate is in Hampshire. In Upper Burgate, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Upper Burgate and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SP6 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Salisbury Road and Fryern Court Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Burgate (1 mile south), Breamore (1 mile north), Tinkers Cross (1 mile south-west), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upper Street (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south), Ringwood (7 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Around Upper Burgate
In Upper Burgate, that means homes and buildings near Bat and Ball pub and Fordingbridge Infant School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Museum (1.3 miles south) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.8 miles east).
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- How wet the insulation is
- Some conductive membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Upper Burgate
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Burgate
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Why it is worth a survey now in Upper Burgate
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Upper Burgate, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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 you book.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.