Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Norton Green Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Norton Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
About our electronic leak detection in Norton Green
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. If you’re worried about new roofs to check before paving or planting and water coming in under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing alike.
In a small place like Norton Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often 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 usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Norton Green (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
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 longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a small place like Norton Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Norton Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Flat and commercial roofs around Norton Green
Norton Green lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. Historic houses such as Mottistone Manor, about 4.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Norton Green goes. 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near All Saints' Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Hotels and guest houses near Norton Green can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Norton Green is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Norton Green and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of PO40 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Norton Green and Pixley Hill. Other places close to Norton Green include Freshwater (1 mile south), Colwell (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south), Totland (1 mile south-west) and Afton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Ventnor (15 miles south-east), East Cowes (11 miles east), Barton (10 miles east) and Hunny Hill (10 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you book.
Near you in Norton Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion pub, among other places. The closest station to Norton Green is Lymington Pier station, about 4.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Ferguson Family Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Norton Green include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.
When to book a survey in Norton Green
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Anyone responsible for a site like All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Nearby places to Norton Green
What else we do in Norton Green
What affects the price in Norton Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- 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
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Norton Green
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Around Norton Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Norton Green
Will you come out to Norton Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Norton Green is listed?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.