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Electronic Leak Detection in Brighton and Hove
Electronic leak detection in all 30 towns and villages of Brighton and Hove, with prices that include VAT and surveys on weekdays and weekends.
Electronic leak detection across Brighton and Hove
Across Brighton and Hove, that means electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or call 07833 053749 to book.
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About electronic leak detection in Brighton and Hove
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. Common reasons to book are gaps at membrane joints and leaks through a covered membrane, across commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes.
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How our prices work
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 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.
Around Brighton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fairlight Primary School, St Martin's Church and Park Crescent pub. Other local landmarks include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west), Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south) and William Clarke Park (within half a mile east). Brighton has its own railway station: London Road (Brighton) station. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Brighton includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Flat and commercial roofs across Brighton and Hove
Across Brighton and Hove, from Brighton, Hove and Carlton Hill outwards, flat roofs cover everything from garages to commercial units. Each covering, from felt to single-ply, has its own weak points.
Our surveys reach from London out to Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Brighton and Hove included. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. In the coastal parts of Brighton and Hove, the seaward side of a roof takes the most weather, so ridges, verges and flashings there frequently need attention first.
Brighton: Royal Pavilion, about 0.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brighton. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. Anyone responsible for a site like Fairlight Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs frequently have seams and patches where breaches occur. Testing depends on the roof.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Testing may still be possible, depending on the build-up.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Brighton and Hove
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
Why act early?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
What we are asked to look at in Brighton and Hove
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Problems we come across often include:
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
FAQs for Brighton and Hove
Is the repair part of the test?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How is ELD priced?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Which method do you use?
The roof decides the method. We’ll explain why when we quote.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.