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Electronic Leak Detection in Bosham Hoe
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Bosham Hoe, with photographs and a written report.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. ELD can locate them.
Electronic leak detection in Bosham Hoe: 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. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that’s for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work if the build-up allows. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and flat roof membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are holes around roof penetrations and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause.
Older buildings in small places like Bosham Hoe may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Bosham Hoe (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Bosham Hoe
What else we do in Bosham Hoe
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords and agents in Bosham Hoe book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Bosham Hoe questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bosham Hoe?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bosham Hoe, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Bosham Hoe is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
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 check whether ELD will work.
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 the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
Flat and commercial roofs around Bosham Hoe
Bosham Hoe is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own a rental within reach of Bosham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Bosham Hoe is about 3 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Bosham Hoe, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Bosham Hoe is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Hoe Lane and Smuggler's Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Bosham Hoe, we cover Bosham (1 mile north), West Itchenor (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north-west) and Apuldram (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Around Bosham Hoe
Bosham Hoe’s nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bosham Hoe include Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a small place like Bosham Hoe, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Why act early in Bosham Hoe
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Around Bosham Hoe, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Some conductive membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs