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Electronic leak detection in Plaistow, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Plaistow.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Plaistow
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair rather than guessing. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. Results come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at leaks that return after repairs and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, across commercial flat roofs, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
In a village or hamlet like Plaistow, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Plaistow (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Some conductive membranes
- Fixing the holes we find
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
How we price electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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FAQs for Plaistow
Do you cover smaller places like Plaistow?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Plaistow in the area you cover?
Yes, Plaistow is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
What does electronic leak detection do?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Electronic leak detection in Plaistow: local notes
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Anyone responsible for a site like Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Plaistow is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Plaistow and nearby. Plaistow is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Electronic leak detection in RH14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on The Street, Loxwood Road and Oakfield or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Plaistow include Durfold Wood (1 mile north-west), Ifold (1 mile east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south), Loxwood (2 miles east) and Kirdford (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Plaistow
Open spaces near Plaistow include Shillinglee Lake.
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs often have seams and patches that can leak. We test where the roof suits it.
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Landlords and letting agents in Plaistow book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older rural homes like those around Plaistow can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.