Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Shide Electronic Leak Detection
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Shide.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Test new membranes before covering them
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Electronic leak detection in Shide
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Shide and the rest of London and South East England. Testing typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photos. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are new roofs to check before paving or planting and punctures from foot traffic or tools.
In a smaller place like Shide, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Shide (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shide
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. In a smaller place like Shide, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
For a price for your roof in Shide, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Flat roofs in Shide
Shide is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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 Shide, 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St. John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Hotels and guest houses near Shide can’t easily close rooms for a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Nine Acres Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From houses to flats and shops in Shide, we can survey the roof. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Shide. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane. You’ll find Shide on the A3020, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Shide include Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Around Shide
Typical jobs here are in homes near Christ The King College, The Cranbourne Arms Public House and Island Innovation VI Form Campus and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). Open spaces near Shide include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
FAQs for Shide
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shide?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Shide?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Shide?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We’ll say if the test will not work.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Homes around Shide often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- How wet the insulation is
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes