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Electronic leak detection in Gunville, Isle of Wight
Electronic leak detection in Gunville, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Prices for electronic leak detection in Gunville
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Electronic leak detection in Gunville
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. Typical surveys look at gaps at membrane joints and punctures from foot traffic or tools, across single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies.
In a village or hamlet like Gunville, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Gunville (PO30)
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Gunville
More services for Gunville
Flat roofs in Gunville
Gunville lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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. The wider area around Gunville has a long history of building, with Carisbrooke Castle about 0.8 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Carisbrooke College will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Hotels and guest houses near Gunville cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Gunville is about 1 mile west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Gunville, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Electronic leak detection in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Ash Lane, Purdy Road and Gunville Road. We also cover the places around Gunville: Carisbrooke (1 mile south), Clatterford (1 mile south), Plaish (1 mile south), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Around Gunville
In Gunville, that means homes and buildings near Seaclose Park, Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School and The Waverley pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
Useful tips for Gunville property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Limit access to the roof
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Gunville
Is the coastal weather around Gunville hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Gunville is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gunville?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I book a survey in Gunville?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
When to book a survey in Gunville
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Holes left by work on the roof
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
If you live in an older home near St. Mary's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around Gunville frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Some conductive membranes
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
Leave it or get it looked at?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Gunville, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Gunville
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies