Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Morton
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Morton and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Holes around roof penetrations
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Morton
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, such as drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. Common reasons to book are damp inside with no sign on the roof and water coming in under a flat roof, across single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Morton take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Morton (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Morton questions
Is my home in Morton listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Morton?
Yes, Morton is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How is ELD priced?
We quote for each roof individually. Send us details of the roof, and phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Morton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Morton
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
What electronic leak detection looks like in Morton
Morton is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further 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 the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Brading station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark such as 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.
Morton is about 1 mile north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Morton, we can come and survey your property. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Morton. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO36 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include New Road, Wrax Road and Morton Road. Being close to the A3055, Morton is easy for us to reach for electronic leak detection. If you’re just outside Morton, we cover Yarbridge (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile north-east), Adgestone (1 mile west), Yaverland (1 mile south-east) and Sandown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local landmarks in Morton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sandown Bay Academy, The Bay Church of England School and The Bugle Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Brading station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (1.1 miles south) and Brading Waxworks (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Morton includes Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
Common roof problems in Morton
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Anyone responsible for a site like Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- When you’ll get the report
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
More services for Morton
Leave it or get it looked at?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. In a place like Morton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Morton
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A written report with photographs
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Morton
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
For a price for your roof in Morton, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Around Morton, 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. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.