Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Wellow, Isle of Wight
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Wellow. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage from equipment installers
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Holes around roof penetrations
What we’re asked to look at in Wellow
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes around roof penetrations
Mottistone Manor lies about 2.8 miles south, so building around Wellow goes back a long way. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Wellow
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Wellow and the rest of London and South East England. A visit usually takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most frequently book us about breaches around outlets and penetrations and leaks through a covered membrane.
Somewhere as small as Wellow, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Wellow (PO41)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wellow
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. For older village homes like those around Wellow, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Wellow
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Limit access to the roof
- Test new membranes before covering them
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
Wellow questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Wellow?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Wellow within the area you cover?
Yes, Wellow is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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 will discuss it before we quote.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wellow
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wellow. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What else we do in Wellow
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a small place like Wellow, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Wellow
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
Flat and commercial roofs around Wellow
Wellow lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Anyone responsible for a site like Shalfleet Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Wellow Baptist Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Wellow is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Wellow is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Wellow is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in PO41 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Wellow, we cover Thorley Street (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (1 mile east), Thorley (1 mile north-west), Newbridge (1 mile east) and Shalcombe (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
What’s near Wellow
A little further out are Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.