Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Wickham Common
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Wickham Common. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
About our electronic leak detection in Wickham Common
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Wickham Common and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey green roofs, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
Older buildings in small places like Wickham Common may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Wickham Common (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Some conductive membranes
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Common roof problems in Wickham Common
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Patched roofs that still leak
Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What affects the price in Wickham Common
To price your survey, we look at:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Wickham Common, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Common questions in Wickham Common
How do I find out if my home in Wickham Common is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Wickham Common?
Yes. Wickham Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Nearby places to Wickham Common
More services for Wickham Common
Flat roofs in Wickham Common
Wickham Common lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wickham Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cover Wickham Common and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Wickham Common is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Electronic leak detection in PO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane. Other places close to Wickham Common include Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Wickham Common
In Wickham Common, that means homes and buildings near The Old House Hotel and the streets around them. The closest station to Wickham Common is Fareham station, about 2.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Wickham Common frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.