Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Winford
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Winford, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Electronic leak detection in Winford
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. Repair costs are not part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. A retest after repairs can check the work if the build-up allows. You get a photo-illustrated written report. If you are worried about leaks through a covered membrane and new membranes needing a check before handover, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Winford may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Winford (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- How wet the insulation is
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Have roof specifications to hand
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Winford
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older rural homes like those around Winford can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
For a price for electronic leak detection in Winford, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Winford
Is the coastal weather around Winford hard on roofs?
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 find out if my home in Winford is listed?
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.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Electronic leak detection around Winford
Winford is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Lake station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newchurch Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you live in an older home 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.
Winford is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Winford, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Winford is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
All of PO36 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Chambers Drive, Alverstone Road and Woods Drive, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Branstone (1 mile west), Apse Heath (1 mile south), Princelett (1 mile south-west), Newchurch (1 mile north) and Hale Common (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north-east). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Near you in Winford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Pointer Inn and Sandown Bay Academy. Winford’s nearest station is Lake station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.6 miles south-east) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
Nearby places to Winford
Other services in Winford
What affects the price in Winford
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Winford, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.