West Sussex · London and the South East
West Burton Electronic Leak Detection
Independent electronic leak detection in West Burton. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Why get it checked now?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. In a place like West Burton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
About our electronic leak detection in West Burton
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We’ll point you to the likely next step. We’re often asked to look into leaks showing away from the breach and holes around roof penetrations, across single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like West Burton, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- West Burton (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in West Burton
Do you cover smaller places like West Burton?
Yes. West Burton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is West Burton in the area you cover?
Yes, West Burton is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Burton
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive which can limit electronic testing. We will say if the test won’t work.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs frequently have seams and patches where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Fixing the holes we find
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Around West Burton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Towns and villages near West Burton
More services for West Burton
Flat and commercial roofs around West Burton
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Bignor Roman Villa about 0.8 miles north-west, West Burton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Amberley station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of the Holy Cross, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bury CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
West Burton is about 6 miles west of Storrington, in West Sussex. If you’re in West Burton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover West Burton and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Electronic leak detection in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Bury (1 mile south-east), Watersfield (1 mile north-east), Amberley (2 miles east), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Around West Burton
We work in homes and buildings around Dorset House School. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.8 miles east). The countryside around West Burton includes Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.