West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Houghton, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection across Houghton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
About our electronic leak detection in Houghton
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We will point you to the likely next step. We survey commercial flat roofs, green roofs and flat roof membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are damp inside with no sign on the roof and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
Older buildings in small places like Houghton may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Houghton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Houghton
The wider area around Houghton has a long history of building, with Bignor Roman Villa about 2.8 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Anyone responsible for a site like Dorset House School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Amberley station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Houghton can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Houghton is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Houghton
We work in homes and buildings around Arundel Park. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Houghton includes Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Rural addresses near Houghton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Also near Houghton
Also in Houghton
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Houghton
Is Houghton in the area you cover?
Yes, Houghton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Houghton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
Why get it checked now?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Older and listed buildings around Houghton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys on any day of the week
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
When to book a survey in Houghton
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. A gap that is hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Check new waterproofing before handover
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.