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Electronic leak detection in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Chillerton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
How electronic leak detection works in Chillerton
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You will also know what to check next. If you’re worried about new membranes needing a check before handover and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Chillerton 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Chillerton (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Rural addresses near Chillerton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Why it is worth a survey now in Chillerton
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. For an older or listed building in a place like Chillerton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Also near Chillerton
What else we do in Chillerton
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Limit access to the roof
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Check new waterproofing before handover
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Common roof problems in Chillerton
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Damage from equipment installers
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Chillerton and Rookley Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Common questions in Chillerton
Will you come out to Chillerton?
Yes, Chillerton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Chillerton, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How is ELD priced?
We quote for each roof individually. Send us details of the roof, and phone 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Electronic leak detection in Chillerton: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Chillerton, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. About 0.6 miles north-east lies Sheat Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Chillerton has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near St. Olave's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Chillerton is about 3 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in Chillerton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. Chillerton is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Hollow Lane, Greenland Close and Brook Lane. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Gatcombe (1 mile north), Shorwell (2 miles west), Bowcombe (2 miles north-west), Plaish (2 miles north) and Chale Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles north), Ryde (8 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (6 miles east) and Ventnor (6 miles south-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Landmarks near Chillerton
Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Chillerton includes Brighstone Down.