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Electronic leak detection in Ashurst Wood, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection around Ashurst Wood, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes left by work on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
About our electronic leak detection in Ashurst Wood
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing is not possible, we’ll say so. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and gaps at membrane joints.
Some older homes in villages like Ashurst Wood are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Ashurst Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
We’ll tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can frequently be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
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How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older rural homes like those around Ashurst Wood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Electronic leak detection in Ashurst Wood: local notes
About 1.9 miles north-east lies Hammerwood Park, a reminder of how long the area around Ashurst Wood has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take a building like Ashurst Wood Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Take an older house close to St Dunstan: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Ashurst Wood is about 2 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ashurst Wood can all book electronic leak detection. Ashurst Wood is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. Crawley is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the RH19 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Woods Hill Lane, Wray Close and Woods Hill Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Ashurst Wood: East Grinstead (2 miles north-west), Hammerwood (2 miles north-east), Saint Hill Green (2 miles west), Dormans Park (3 miles north-west) and Dormansland (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (10 miles west) and Bewbush (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ashurst Wood
Around Ashurst Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Maypole Inn, Sackville School and Stoke Brunswick School. The closest station to Ashurst Wood is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Ashurst Wood includes Hedgecourt Lake.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ashurst Wood
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Ashurst Wood
Is Ashurst Wood in the area you cover?
Yes, Ashurst Wood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ashurst Wood as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Ashurst Wood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Ashurst Wood
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
If you let a flat or house near East Grinstead station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Limit access to the roof
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Share any drawings of the roof
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.