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Electronic leak detection in Marsh Green, Isle of Wight
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Marsh Green and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey seven days a week.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Holes around roof penetrations
About our electronic leak detection in Marsh Green
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It is testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about new membranes needing a check before handover and water coming in under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Marsh Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Marsh Green (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs often have seams and patches where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Questions from Marsh Green
Do you cover smaller places like Marsh Green?
Yes, Marsh Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marsh Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote for each roof individually. Send us details of the roof. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Marsh Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level 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.
Also near Marsh Green
More services for Marsh Green
Local flat roofs in Marsh Green
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Marsh Green, 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. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
The streets around a church such as St. Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you look after a building such as Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Marsh Green is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. In Marsh Green, as across the Isle of Wight, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Marsh Green. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in PO30 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Marsh Green include Chilton Green (1 mile north-west), Hulverstone (2 miles north-west), Brookgreen (2 miles west), Brook (2 miles north-west) and Dunsbury (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles east). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when you book.
Near you in Marsh Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Three Bishops pub. Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Brighstone Village Museum (0.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Brighstone Down.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Around Marsh Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Useful tips for Marsh Green property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Note where leaks show inside and when
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
When to book a survey in Marsh Green
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
With Mottistone Manor about 1.5 miles north-west, the area around Marsh Green has a long history. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, frequently re-covered more than once.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA