Hampshire · London and the South East
Walhampton Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Walhampton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Walhampton
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. We survey flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at membrane joints and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Walhampton 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. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Walhampton (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Do not keep patching the same spot
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Flat roofs in Walhampton
Walhampton lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Walhampton means lost rooms as well as repairs. If you let a flat or house near Lymington Town station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Walhampton is about 1 mile east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Walhampton can all book electronic leak detection. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the SO41 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Undershore Road and Walhampton Hill. Other places close to Walhampton include Lymington (1 mile west), Portmore (1 mile north), Warborne (1 mile north), Pennington (1 mile south-west) and Pilley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (6 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west) and Locks Heath (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Walhampton
Around Walhampton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ferryman pub, Priestlands School and Southlands School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Walhampton itself: Lymington Town station. Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.8 miles north-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4 miles south). Open spaces near Walhampton include Boldre Foreshore.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Walhampton questions
How do I find out if my home in Walhampton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is the coastal weather around Walhampton hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Walhampton
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Take an older house close to United Reform Church: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Rural addresses near Walhampton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.