West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Angmering-on-Sea, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Angmering-on-Sea. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
About our electronic leak detection in Angmering-on-Sea
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods normally need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. We will say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. We survey green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are holes left by work on the roof and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings.
Somewhere as small as Angmering-on-Sea, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Angmering-on-Sea (BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Limit access to the roof
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Act on new leaks promptly
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. Electronic testing can find breaches you cannot see by eye where the roof suits it. For an older or listed building in a place like Angmering-on-Sea, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Angmering-on-Sea, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Angmering-on-Sea
What else we do in Angmering-on-Sea
Local flat roofs in Angmering-on-Sea
Angmering-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like East Preston Infant 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 Angmering station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Angmering-on-Sea is about 1 mile south-east of Rustington, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Angmering-on-Sea and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton.
All of BN16 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Sea Lane, Sea Road and Manor Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in West Kingston (1 mile east), East Preston (1 mile north), Kingston Gorse (1 mile east), West Preston (1 mile north-west) and Ferring (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Angmering-on-Sea
We work in homes and buildings around The Angmering School. The nearest railway station is Angmering station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (1.2 miles west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Angmering-on-Sea includes Highdown Hill.
Angmering-on-Sea: your questions answered
Will you come out to Angmering-on-Sea?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Angmering-on-Sea, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks, and call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How do you choose the testing method?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Rural addresses near Angmering-on-Sea can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We will say if the test won’t work.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.