West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Ashurst, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Ashurst from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Gaps at membrane joints
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Electronic leak detection in Ashurst: what you get
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Ashurst 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. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photos. If you’re worried about breaches hidden under paving or planting and water coming in under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Ashurst, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Ashurst (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Ashurst
How do I find out if my home in Ashurst is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Ashurst in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Ashurst
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Holes left by work on the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ashurst CofE Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- When you will get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a hamlet or village like Ashurst, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Some conductive membranes
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ashurst
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
What electronic leak detection looks like in Ashurst
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St James, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Ashurst is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Ashurst. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We survey roofs across the BN44 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Church Lane and School Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Ashurst include Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Ashurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fountain Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Ashurst includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Ashurst
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.