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Bolney Electronic Leak Detection
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Bolney? We carry out electronic leak detection in Bolney and across West Sussex.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Damage from equipment installers
Electronic leak detection in Bolney: what you get
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. We will say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. We are often asked to look into punctures from foot traffic or tools and leaks showing away from the breach, across liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes.
Some older homes in villages like Bolney are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Bolney (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for electronic leak detection in Bolney
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Find the breach before more patching
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. Older and listed buildings around Bolney may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere as small as Bolney, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Nearby places to Bolney
What else we do in Bolney
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Local flat roofs in Bolney
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. The wider area around Bolney has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 2.5 miles east. 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.
If you look after a building such as Bolney CofE Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you own a rental within reach of Wivelsfield station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Bolney, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RH17. You will find streets such as The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
Around Bolney
The closest station to Bolney is Wivelsfield station, about 4.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
FAQs for Bolney
How do I find out if my home in Bolney is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bolney?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What happens next?
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.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.