Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Luccombe Village
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Luccombe Village? We carry out electronic leak detection in Luccombe Village and across the Isle of Wight.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes around roof penetrations
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older rural homes like those around Luccombe Village can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Electronic leak detection in Luccombe Village: what you get
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. We’re often asked to look into damage from equipment installers and new membranes needing a check before handover, across single-ply roofs, green roofs and flat roof membranes.
In a village or hamlet like Luccombe Village, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Luccombe Village (PO37)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for electronic leak detection in Luccombe Village
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
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More services for Luccombe Village
Landlord and commercial surveys in Luccombe Village
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Leave it or get it looked at?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book us in Luccombe Village
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Local flat roofs in Luccombe Village
Luccombe Village lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Luccombe Village, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Blasius Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Hotels and guest houses near Luccombe Village can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. For landlords with property near Shanklin station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Luccombe Village is about 7 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Luccombe Village and nearby. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Luccombe Village. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Electronic leak detection in PO37 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on The Highway, Maythorne Way and Ash Grove. We also cover Shanklin (1 mile north), Lake (2 miles north), Sandown (3 miles north), Queen's Bower (3 miles north) and Skinner's Hill (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north), Cowes (11 miles north-west), East Cowes (11 miles north-west), Oakfield (7 miles north) and Barton (8 miles north-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
Landmarks near Luccombe Village
In Luccombe Village, that means homes and buildings near King Harry's Bar and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Rylstone Manor (0.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Luccombe Village questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Luccombe Village, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Luccombe Village?
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.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.