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West Hoathly Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across West Hoathly, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Why act early in West Hoathly
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out so attention can go to the right place. Older cottages and farmhouses around West Hoathly can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in West Hoathly
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Any details of the build-up help because they show what’s under the surface. If testing is not possible, we’ll say so. Typical surveys look at leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and water coming in under a flat roof, on liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and green roofs.
Older buildings in small places like West Hoathly may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around West Hoathly often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Places near West Hoathly
What else we do in West Hoathly
Do you need electronic leak detection in West Hoathly?
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Stains far from any visible defect
Anyone responsible for a site like West Hoathly CofE Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Useful tips for West Hoathly property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Get leaks traced quickly
File the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Flat and commercial roofs around West Hoathly
About 0.2 miles south-west lies Priest House, a reminder of how long the area around West Hoathly has been built on. 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Margaret's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near East Grinstead station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. West Hoathly is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. West Hoathly is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We survey roofs across RH19 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in West Hoathly
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox pub, among other places. West Hoathly’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). The countryside around West Hoathly includes Hedgecourt Lake.
Common questions in West Hoathly
Is West Hoathly in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in West Hoathly 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. Testing helps find them.
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it’s covered.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- How wet the insulation is
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes