West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Boxgrove
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Boxgrove. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Stains far from any visible defect
About our electronic leak detection in Boxgrove
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. We do not estimate repair costs; that’s for your roofer to price. 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. If you’re worried about leaks showing away from the breach and new membranes needing a check before handover, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Boxgrove, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually 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.
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’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Boxgrove
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 1.5 miles north-west lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around Boxgrove has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Boxgrove are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Boxgrove. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Boxgrove: Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Around Boxgrove
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Winterton Arms Public House and the streets around them. Boxgrove’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Boxgrove include Levin Down.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Boxgrove
Will you come out to Boxgrove?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Boxgrove is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
How do I book a survey in Boxgrove?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We will say if the test won’t work.
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. Testing helps find them.
When to book a survey in Boxgrove
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damage from equipment installers
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Take a building like Boxgrove CofE Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
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 your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Also near Boxgrove
What else we do in Boxgrove
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like Boxgrove can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Some conductive membranes
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies