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Electronic leak detection in Bedham, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Bedham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection in Bedham: what you get
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. We don’t estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. We survey flat roof membranes, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are breaches around outlets and penetrations and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause.
In a village or hamlet like Bedham, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Bedham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Common roof problems in Bedham
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks through a covered membrane
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Electronic leak detection in Bedham: local notes
Historic houses like Old Place Manor, about 2.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Bedham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fittleworth CofE Village School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Bedham is about 6 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Bedham, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Bedham Lane, Upper Street and Stretch Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Fittleworth (1 mile south), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (2 miles east) and Hardham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Bedham
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Hotel, among other places. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Coates Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Not far away are The Mens and Bignor Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Bedham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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 start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
For a price for electronic leak detection in Bedham, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Common questions in Bedham
Is my home in Bedham listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Bedham in the area you cover?
Yes, Bedham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we will confirm suitability.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we look at the roof first.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bedham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.