Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Apse Heath
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Apse Heath. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
FAQs for Apse Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Apse Heath?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Apse Heath, take more of a battering?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
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.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Electronic leak detection in Apse Heath: what you get
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not 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. We survey flat roof membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks under green or ballasted roofs and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Apse Heath, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Apse Heath (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Apse Heath
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Apse Heath, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Apse Heath. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building such as Sandown Bay Academy, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Haseley Manor lies about 1.8 miles north-west, so building around Apse Heath goes back a long way. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Apse Heath is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out electronic leak detection in Apse Heath for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Apse Heath and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across the PO36 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Ventnor Road, The Brambles and Newport Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Apse Heath, we cover Princelett (1 mile south-west), Branstone (1 mile north-west), Winford (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile north-west) and Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
What’s near Apse Heath
For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Wight Aviation Museum (1 mile north-east) and Sandown Castle (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Apse Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Don’t let outlets block
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Have roof specifications to hand
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Apse Heath
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What affects the price in Apse Heath
To price your survey, we check:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Apse Heath, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. 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 drop us an email.
Towns and villages near Apse Heath
What else we do in Apse Heath
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.