West Sussex · London and the South East
Westhampnett Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection across Westhampnett, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
About our electronic leak detection in Westhampnett
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we will tell you at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. We survey roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and green roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are breaches around outlets and penetrations and punctures from foot traffic or tools.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Westhampnett take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
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 decide what to do next.
- Location
- Westhampnett (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Westhampnett can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps 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 start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
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 will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Westhampnett
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Failed seams and laps
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Take a building like The March CofE Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Inverted and paved roofs
We’ll tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Local flat roofs in Westhampnett
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Westhampnett, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Westhampnett, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For landlords with property near Chichester station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Westhampnett is about 1 mile north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection in Westhampnett for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Westhampnett and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Hill Road, Sears Close and Hamilton Way and the roads around them. Other places close to Westhampnett include Maudlin (1 mile east), Shopwyke (1 mile south-east), Westerton (1 mile north-east), Portfield (1 mile south-west) and Strettington (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
Around Westhampnett
In Westhampnett, that means homes and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House, Westbourne House School and Chichester High School For Girls and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (0.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. In a small place like Westhampnett, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Westhampnett, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Westhampnett
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Westhampnett
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Westhampnett, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Common questions in Westhampnett
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Westhampnett?
Often, yes. Westhampnett is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is my home in Westhampnett listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
Is Westhampnett in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Westhampnett.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long will testing take?
It typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Don’t let outlets block
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.