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Electronic leak detection in Totland, Isle of Wight
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Totland? We carry out electronic leak detection in Totland and across the Isle of Wight.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
About our electronic leak detection in Totland
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. We don’t estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about breaches hidden under paving or planting and punctures from foot traffic or tools, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Totland, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them when booking, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Totland (PO39, PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
When to book a survey in Totland
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- New membranes needing a check before handover
If you look after a building like St Saviour's Catholic Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
Totland: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Totland?
Yes, Totland is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Totland listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Also near Totland
Also in Totland
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it usually takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Being in a smaller place like Totland doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Totland
Totland lies within about 1 mile 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. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Totland is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Totland gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across the PO39 and PO40 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Meadow Barn Close, Ward Road and Weston Road. Being close to the B3322, Totland is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Totland: Colwell (1 mile north-east), Freshwater (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east) and Afton (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Newport (11 miles east), Cowes (12 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (11 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
Around Totland
In Totland, that means homes and buildings near Colwell Bay Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Dimbola Museum And Galleries (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Tennyson Down.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep outlets clear of debris
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That’s something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Why get it checked now?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. With lower homes, common in places like Totland, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
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 exact price before booking.
Why book us in Totland
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A photo-illustrated written report
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.