West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Ashington
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Ashington. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Fixing the holes we find
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ashington
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
How electronic leak detection works in Ashington
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we’ll tell you before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. We survey single-ply roofs, green roofs and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are holes around roof penetrations and stains far from any visible defect.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Ashington take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Ashington (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Ashington
Prices for electronic leak detection in Ashington
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roofs in Ashington
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Parham House, about 4.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Ashington goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Ashington CofE Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near Ashington Methodist Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Ashington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Ashington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Every address in RH20 is covered for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Ashington, we cover Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ashington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rydon Community College and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashington include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ashington and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere as small as Ashington, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. For an older or listed building in a place like Ashington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashington
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
FAQs for Ashington
Do you cover Ashington?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Ashington?
Yes, Ashington is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Tell us what you know about the roof and we’ll check whether ELD will work.