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Electronic Leak Detection in West Kingston
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. We carry out electronic leak detection in West Kingston.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in West Kingston
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in West Kingston and the rest of London and the South East. Testing normally takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photographs. We survey green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks under green or ballasted roofs and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings.
Somewhere as small as West Kingston, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- West Kingston (BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Kingston
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
FAQs for West Kingston
Does being near the coast affect roofs in West Kingston?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and West Kingston is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Is my home in West Kingston listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
ELD does not suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof won’t work, we’ll say so at the start.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
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When to book a survey in West Kingston
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs though it depends on the layers.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Andrew's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you’ll get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
What electronic leak detection looks like in West Kingston
The coast is about 1 mile or less from West Kingston, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Anyone responsible for a site like East Preston Infant School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Angmering station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
West Kingston is about 3 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in West Kingston, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Electronic leak detection in BN16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Coastal Road and Golden Acre or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile east), East Preston (1 mile north-west), Ferring (1 mile east) and Hangleton (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
What’s near West Kingston
In West Kingston, that means homes and buildings near The Angmering School. The nearest railway station is Angmering station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (1.6 miles west) and Old Castle (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a village or hamlet like West Kingston, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.