West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Westergate
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Westergate, with photographs and a written report.
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Westergate
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that’s for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about gaps at membrane joints and leaks through a covered membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Westergate can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Westergate (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- 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.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- How wet the insulation is
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
What electronic leak detection looks like in Westergate
Westergate is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. About 4 miles north-west lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around Westergate has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you look after a building like Aldingbourne Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Westergate is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. If you are in Westergate, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO20 is covered for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Oaks Close, Westergate Street and Rosvara Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Nyton (1 mile north-west), Eastergate (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Near you in Westergate
We work in homes and buildings around Ormiston Six Villages Academy. Westergate’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1 mile west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south).
FAQs for Westergate
How do I find out if my home in Westergate is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Westergate within the area you cover?
Yes, Westergate is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
How do I book a survey in Westergate?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
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What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Westergate is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. Blocked gutters on homes around Westergate overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Westergate
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week