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Electronic leak detection in Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Broadbridge Heath? We carry out electronic leak detection in Broadbridge Heath and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Failed seams and laps
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection in Broadbridge Heath
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. Common reasons to book are leaking laps in the waterproofing and holes left by work on the roof, on roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Broadbridge Heath can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Broadbridge Heath (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. Blocked gutters on homes around Broadbridge Heath overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Broadbridge Heath
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Electronic leak detection around Broadbridge Heath
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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Christs Hospital station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Anyone responsible for a site like Shelley Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Broadbridge Heath is about 2 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection in Broadbridge Heath for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Broadbridge Heath is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RH12. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Broadbridge Way and Sargent Way and the roads around them. We also cover Tower Hill (1 mile south-east), Warnham (2 miles north), Horsham (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles south-west) and Rowhook (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles east), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (7 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south) and Billingshurst (5 miles south-west).
Around Broadbridge Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Tanbridge House School, Farlington Strood Park and Shelley Arms. Broadbridge Heath’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Broadbridge Heath
Do you cover Broadbridge Heath?
Yes, Broadbridge Heath is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Broadbridge Heath listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What’s the price of ELD?
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. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
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How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Parking around Broadbridge Heath is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
When to book a survey in Broadbridge Heath
Holes in a membrane frequently come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny, but still let water through.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damage from equipment installers
- Failed seams and laps
- Stains far from any visible defect
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St. John's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs