Electronic leak detection in Windmill Hill, East Sussex

Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Windmill Hill

ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. If you’ve noticed leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and leaks showing away from the breach, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes alike.

In a small place like Windmill Hill, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually 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 works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.

How it works

Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes 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 Windmill Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.

1. We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
2. We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
3. The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
4. We test the roof and locate any breaches.
5. You get a report with photos of each breach.

Before we arrive

• Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
• Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
• Let us know about parking near the property

How to book

We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.

Ask for a survey

Read more

• Green Roofs and Blue Roofs: Inspection Needs
• Why Roof Leaks Are So Hard to Find

What a survey costs

Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:

• The roof’s overall size
• Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
• Height and safe access
• Any need for thermal images or a drone flight

What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.

Getting in touch

Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:

• The property’s address and postcode
• Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
• The style of property, from a terrace to a block
• Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access

To get a price for electronic leak detection in Windmill Hill, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.