West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Hoyle
Electronic leak detection around Hoyle, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hoyle
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Electronic leak detection in Hoyle
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself and locates the breach. It’s testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and leaks showing away from the breach, across roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and green roofs.
In a small place like Hoyle, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Hoyle (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Hoyle
Is my home in Hoyle listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hoyle?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Hoyle is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How is ELD priced?
We quote for each roof individually. Send us details of the roof. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Carrying out the repair work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Electronic leak detection around Hoyle
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Hoyle goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Midhurst Rother College, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Hoyle is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. If you are in Hoyle, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Hoyle and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Surveys in GU29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Hoyle include Heyshott (1 mile south-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west), West Lavington (2 miles north-west) and Cocking (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (13 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
Near you in Hoyle
Around Hoyle, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Unicorn Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hoyle include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
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.
Common roof problems in Hoyle
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a covered membrane
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere as small as Hoyle, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.