Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Seven Dials, Brighton and Hove
Electronic leak detection in Seven Dials from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
About our electronic leak detection in Seven Dials
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it is covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Tell us about your roof to find out more. We’re often asked to look into gaps at membrane joints and punctures from foot traffic or tools, on roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs.
In a smaller place like Seven Dials, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Seven Dials (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Seven Dials
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Patched roofs that still leak
Hotels and guest houses near Seven Dials can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Towns and villages near Seven Dials
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Questions from Seven Dials
Is Seven Dials within the area you cover?
Yes, Seven Dials is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is the coastal weather around Seven Dials hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Electronic leak detection in Seven Dials: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Seven Dials, 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. Royal Pavilion, about 0.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Seven Dials. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Brighton station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take an older house close to St Luke's Church Prestonville: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Seven Dials is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We carry out electronic leak detection in Seven Dials for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Seven Dials and the places around it.
Every address in BN1, BN3 and BN50 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Dyke Road, Powis Road and York Avenue, and we cover them all. You’ll find Seven Dials on the A2010, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in West Hill (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Hanover (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (6 miles east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Seven Dials has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Seven Dials
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stanford Junior School, The Cow pub and St. Ann's Well Gardens, among other places. There is a railway station in Seven Dials itself: Brighton station. Other landmarks nearby include Montefiore Hospital (under half a mile west) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a survey in Seven Dials, 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.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Useful tips for Seven Dials property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Do not let outlets block
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Seven Dials
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Around Seven Dials, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Seven Dials
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Photos and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
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