Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Ashey
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Ashey. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Ashey
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you before any testing starts. Common reasons to book are leaks showing away from the breach and patched roofs that still leak, across commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Ashey are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Ashey (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Ashey
Is the coastal weather around Ashey hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashey?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do you work in Ashey?
Yes. We cover Ashey and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
ELD does not suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof will not work, we will say so before testing.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Useful tips for Ashey property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Ashey needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Why act early in Ashey
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Outbuildings and barns around Ashey are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book us in Ashey
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Flat roofs in Ashey
Ashey is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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. With Nunwell House about 1.5 miles south-east, Ashey sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building such as Ryde Academy, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own a rental within reach of Smallbrook Junction station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. In Ashey, as across the Isle of Wight, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Ashey and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across PO33 for electronic leak detection. We also cover Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
Near you in Ashey
The closest station to Ashey is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Nearby places to Ashey
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Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.