West Sussex · London and the South East
Kingston by Sea Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Kingston by Sea, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Kingston by Sea
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Just ask about your roof. We survey flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are new membranes needing a check before handover and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Kingston by Sea often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It’s worth mentioning them as you book, so the visit can include them. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Being in a smaller place like Kingston by Sea doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
When to book a survey in Kingston by Sea
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Take a building like Glebe Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
What electronic leak detection looks like in Kingston by Sea
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Kingston by Sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take an older house close to St Michael and All Angels Church: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you own a rental within reach of Southwick station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Kingston by Sea and nearby. Our West Sussex coverage includes Kingston by Sea.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: BN42 and BN43. Streets in the area include Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road, all of which we cover. Kingston by Sea sits on or near the A270, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Kingston by Sea: Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Around Kingston by Sea
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Benfield Hill, Shoreham College and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Southwick station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). The countryside around Kingston by Sea includes Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive which can limit electronic testing. We’ll say if the test won’t work.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. ELD can locate them.
Nearby places to Kingston by Sea
What else we do in Kingston by Sea
Why get it checked now?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. In an older home around Kingston by Sea, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in Kingston by Sea
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Kingston by Sea: your questions answered
Is my home in Kingston by Sea listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Kingston by Sea, take more of a battering?
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.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.