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Electronic Leak Detection in Singleton
Electronic leak detection in Singleton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Singleton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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About our electronic leak detection in Singleton
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair rather than guessing. We don’t estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photographs. If you’ve noticed damage from equipment installers and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Singleton, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Singleton (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Singleton
Is my home in Singleton listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Singleton in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Singleton as anywhere else.
Which method do you use?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Practical tips
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Do not leave water getting in
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it’s covered.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Also in Singleton
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 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
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. Outbuildings and barns around Singleton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in Singleton
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
Flat and commercial roofs around Singleton
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With West Dean House about 1.2 miles west, Singleton sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take a building like Singleton CofE Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Singleton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Singleton, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Downley Close, The Leys and Charlton Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Charlton (1 mile east), West Dean (1 mile west), East Dean (2 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles south-east), Emsworth (9 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Singleton
Around Singleton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Partridge Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Weald and Downland Gridshell (less than half a mile south-west) and Chichester Centre (4.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.