Hampshire · London and the South East
Wigley Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Wigley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
How electronic leak detection works in Wigley
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We’ll point you to the likely next step. If you are worried about leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and gaps at membrane joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Wigley, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Wigley (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Wigley
Wigley is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landford Manor, about 4.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wigley. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. If you own a rental within reach of Totton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Wigley is about 3 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Wigley and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SO51. Other places close to Wigley include Ower (1 mile south), Hillstreet (1 mile south-east), East Wellow (2 miles north-west), Blackhill (2 miles north-west) and Copythorne (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Totton (3 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east), Hedge End (11 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
What’s near Wigley
For rail, the closest station is Totton station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Eling Experience (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Copythorne Common.
What affects the price in Wigley
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Wigley needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wigley
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. In a place like Wigley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wigley
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Find the breach before more patching
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
File the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
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FAQs for Wigley
How do I find out if my home in Wigley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Wigley?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Will you repair the leak?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wigley
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs.
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs frequently have seams and patches that can leak. Testing depends on the roof.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.