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West Wittering Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for West Wittering and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in West Wittering
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in West Wittering and the rest of London and South East England. Testing typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes, and people most frequently book us about leaks through a covered membrane and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
In a small place like West Wittering, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often 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.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- West Wittering (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in West Wittering
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny, but still let water through.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Gaps at membrane joints
Landlords with a home close to Nutbourne station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What affects the price in West Wittering
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes 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 West Wittering can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Common questions in West Wittering
Do you cover smaller places like West Wittering?
Yes, West Wittering is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around West Wittering, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as West Wittering is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How do you choose the testing method?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How long will testing take?
It typically takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Why get it checked now?
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Older and listed buildings around West Wittering may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Wittering
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Flat roofs in West Wittering
West Wittering is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as West Wittering Parochial Church of England School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in West Wittering and the surrounding area. West Wittering is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO20 is within our area for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to West Wittering include East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
What’s near West Wittering
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wittering pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Nutbourne station, about 4.6 miles north. Not far away are Pilsey Island.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- How wet the insulation is
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes