Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Brighton and Hove
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Brighton and Hove, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Stains far from any visible defect
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Brighton and Hove
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small 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 can repair them. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. If you’re worried about waterproofing to test before it’s covered and water coming in under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs alike.
Garages and porches on estates in towns like Brighton and Hove frequently have flat roofs. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed. Each kind of covering, from felt to rubber and GRP, is checked in its own way. Asbestos testing isn’t part of what we do, though a report may flag materials that could contain it.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Brighton and Hove (BN3, BN41, BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brighton and Hove
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Common questions in Brighton and Hove
Is my home in Brighton and Hove listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is the coastal weather around Brighton and Hove hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
How do I book a survey in Brighton and Hove?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Towns and villages near Brighton and Hove
More services for Brighton and Hove
What electronic leak detection looks like in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near Holy Cross Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like West Hove Infant School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Brighton and Hove is in England. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brighton and Hove can all book electronic leak detection. We cover towns and villages across the surrounding area.
Here we cover the BN3, BN41 and BN1 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include New Church Road, Princes Square and Station Road, all of which we cover. Brighton and Hove is on the A270 and A293, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Aldrington (1 mile south-west), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (2 miles east) and Brunswick (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Brighton and Hove
Around Brighton and Hove, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hove Park, The Drive Prep School and Hove Park School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Brighton and Hove itself: Aldrington station. Nearby you will also find British Engineerium (0.7 miles north-east) and Churchill Square (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Brighton and Hove include Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we are asked to look at in Brighton and Hove
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Holes left by work on the roof
Landlords with a home close to Aldrington station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Share any drawings of the roof
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Brighton and Hove often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work as you book.
- 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.