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Electronic leak detection in Wickham, Hampshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Wickham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
Electronic leak detection in Wickham
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Wickham and across London and the South East. Testing 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. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photographs. Typical surveys look at punctures from foot traffic or tools and stains far from any visible defect, across commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and green roofs.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Wickham frequently have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
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 (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Wickham
Is Wickham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Wickham, take more of a battering?
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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
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What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a survey in Wickham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
For a price for electronic leak detection in Wickham, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Wickham
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- How wet the insulation is
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.
Flat and commercial roofs around Wickham
Wickham lies within about 4 miles 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take a building like Wickham Church of England Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Wickham and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Wickham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street, all of which we cover. Wickham sits on or near the A32 and A334, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Wickham include Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wickham
We work in homes and buildings around The Old House Hotel. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wickham include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we’re asked to look at in Wickham
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Damage from equipment installers
- Patched roofs that still leak
If you own a rental within reach of Fareham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?