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Electronic Leak Detection in Broadbridge
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Broadbridge and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Broadbridge
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You’ll also know what to check next. Common reasons to book are stains far from any visible defect and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, across green roofs, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes.
In a village or hamlet like Broadbridge, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Broadbridge (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Broadbridge
Broadbridge is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bosham Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. The streets around a church such as The United Reformed Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Bosham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Broadbridge is about 3 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Broadbridge is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Broadbridge and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO18 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, Gifford Road and North Road. If you are just outside Broadbridge, we cover Bosham (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile west), East Ashling (2 miles north) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
What’s near Broadbridge
Around Broadbridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bishop Luffa School and The White Swan Public House and the streets around them. Broadbridge has its own railway station: Bosham station. Well-known places in the area include Novium Museum (2.9 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
FAQs for Broadbridge
Is Broadbridge within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadbridge?
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 you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Which method do you use?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Broadbridge, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Broadbridge, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Check new waterproofing before handover
File the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof is not suitable.