West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Westmeston
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Westmeston and across West Sussex.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
How electronic leak detection works in Westmeston
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Westmeston and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at damp inside with no sign on the roof and holes around roof penetrations, across green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies.
In a village or hamlet like Westmeston, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Westmeston (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Westmeston
Is my home in Westmeston listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Westmeston?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Westmeston is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You will know roughly how long before we start.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What is electronic leak detection?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That is how we locate breaches you cannot see.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it before we quote.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
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Common roof problems in Westmeston
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes around roof penetrations
Take a building like Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Westmeston, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a hamlet or village like Westmeston, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Do not leave water getting in
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Don’t let outlets block
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Local flat roofs in Westmeston
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Westmeston has a long history of building, with Preston Manor & Gardens about 4.9 miles south-west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Martin, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Westmeston is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. If you are in Westmeston, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Sussex, we cover Westmeston.
All of BN6 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Westmeston, we cover Ditchling (1 mile north), Keymer (2 miles north-west), Clayton (2 miles west), Hassocks (2 miles north-west) and Hurst Wickham (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (14 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west) and Lancing (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Westmeston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bull Hotel and Downlands Community School and the streets around them. The closest station to Westmeston is Hassocks station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Clayton Castle (1.7 miles west) and The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Westmeston includes Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.