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Electronic Leak Detection in East Preston
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in East Preston, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Damage from equipment installers
Electronic leak detection in East Preston
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found 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 if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photos. We survey commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are holes around roof penetrations and gaps at membrane joints.
Around East Preston, 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 as you book. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- East Preston (BN16, BN12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive which can limit electronic testing. We will tell you if yours is not suitable.
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Common questions in East Preston
Will you come out to East Preston?
Yes, East Preston is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around East Preston hard on roofs?
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.
Which method do you use?
The roof decides the method. We will explain why when we quote.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. On a bungalow or cottage around East Preston, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a survey in East Preston, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in East Preston and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What electronic leak detection looks like in East Preston
The coast is about 1 mile or less from East Preston, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 1.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around East Preston goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as East Preston Infant School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Angmering station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
East Preston is about 2 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We visit East Preston as part of our work across West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BN16 and BN12 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on The Street, Station Road and Beechlands Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside East Preston, we cover Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south), West Kingston (1 mile south-east), West Preston (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-east) and Angmering (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
What’s near East Preston
We work in homes and buildings around The Angmering School. The nearest railway station is Angmering station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1 mile west). Open spaces near East Preston include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
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Useful tips for East Preston property owners
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.