Hampshire · London and the South East
Whitsbury Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection around Whitsbury, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Electronic leak detection in Whitsbury: what you get
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. 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 knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. Typical surveys look at patched roofs that still leak and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, across commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and green roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Whitsbury, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Whitsbury (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. The build-up decides which method will work.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. Testing helps find them.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
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.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Whitsbury, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Whitsbury: your questions answered
Is Whitsbury in the area you cover?
Yes, Whitsbury is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Whitsbury is listed?
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.
Which method do you use?
The roof decides the method. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Find the breach before more patching
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Flat and commercial roofs around Whitsbury
With Breamore House about 1.6 miles east, Whitsbury sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Leonard, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Whitsbury is in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Whitsbury, we can come and survey your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Whitsbury. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in SP6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Rockbourne (1 mile south-west), Damerham (2 miles south-west), Sandleheath (3 miles south), Ashford (3 miles south) and Alderholt (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Totton (14 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), Ringwood (9 miles south), Fordingbridge (3 miles south), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Whitsbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cart Wheel Public House. Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (3.4 miles south-east) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.2 miles north).
What affects the price in Whitsbury
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
For a price for electronic leak detection in Whitsbury, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Some conductive membranes
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs