Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Nettlecombe Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Nettlecombe, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Failed seams and laps
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Electronic leak detection around Nettlecombe
Nettlecombe lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is 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. About 4 miles north-east lies Rylstone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Nettlecombe has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Water Hydrant Opposite Parish Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Nettlecombe is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Nettlecombe and nearby. Nettlecombe is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work for electronic leak detection. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Electronic leak detection in PO38 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Nettlecombe: Southford (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north-east), Godshill (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when you book.
What’s near Nettlecombe
In Nettlecombe, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Longshoremans Museum (2.2 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Nettlecombe includes Stenbury Down.
How electronic leak detection works in Nettlecombe
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. We’ll say if ELD won’t work on your roof before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. If you’ve noticed holes left by work on the roof and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Nettlecombe may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Nettlecombe (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nettlecombe
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
When to book a survey in Nettlecombe
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. A gap that’s hard to see can let water in for months before it shows.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Stains far from any visible defect
For landlords with property near Shanklin station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How we price electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
For a price for electronic leak detection in Nettlecombe, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Nettlecombe needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Nettlecombe: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Nettlecombe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is the coastal weather around Nettlecombe hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Nettlecombe is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof will not work, we will say so at the start.
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, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.