West Sussex · London and the South East
Albourne Street Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Albourne Street, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Landlord and commercial surveys in Albourne Street
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Albourne Street
A leak in a flat roof frequently shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It is testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey green roofs, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are patched roofs that still leak and waterproofing to test before it’s covered.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Albourne Street take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. 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. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Albourne Street (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out so attention can go to the right place. Outbuildings and barns around Albourne Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Albourne Street, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a hamlet or village like Albourne Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Questions from Albourne Street
Is Albourne Street within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Albourne Street listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Nearby places to Albourne Street
More services for Albourne Street
What electronic leak detection looks like in Albourne Street
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Albourne CofE Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Albourne Street is about 4 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bookings from Albourne Street are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Street and Leyfield or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Albourne Street: Albourne Green (1 mile north), Albourne (1 mile west), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Blackstone (1 mile west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Albourne Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Horse Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, about 2.5 miles east. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Albourne Street include Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.