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Electronic leak detection in Broadwater, West Sussex
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Broadwater? We carry out electronic leak detection in Broadwater and across West Sussex.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Damage from equipment installers
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a smaller place like Broadwater, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
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 are ready.
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Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Broadwater
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. Repair costs are not part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed holes around roof penetrations and leaks showing away from the breach, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on green roofs, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing alike.
In a smaller place like Broadwater, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Broadwater (BN14, BN11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Carrying out the repair work
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
What affects the price in Broadwater
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Around Broadwater, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broadwater
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
FAQs for Broadwater
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Broadwater?
Yes. As well as homes, we check flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadwater?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
Do you work in Broadwater?
Yes. We carry out electronic leak detection in Broadwater.
How much time does ELD need?
It normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Broadwater?
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that’s hard to see can let water in for months before it shows.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
If you own a rental within reach of Worthing station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What electronic leak detection looks like in Broadwater
Broadwater lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Older houses across Sussex often 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 streets around a church such as St. Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Broadwater CofE Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Broadwater is about 1 mile east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Broadwater can all book electronic leak detection. Across West Sussex, we cover Broadwater and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of the BN14 and BN11 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Forest Road, Turner Road and Langton Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Broadwater: Offington (1 mile north-west), Worthing (1 mile west), Salvington (1 mile north-west), East Worthing (1 mile south-east) and Sompting (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (14 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Rustington (6 miles west) and Storrington (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Broadwater
Around Broadwater, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thomas A Becket First School, Bohunt School Worthing and Beach House Park. The closest station to Broadwater is Worthing station, about 0.7 miles south. Nearby you will also find Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.9 miles west) and Old Castle (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Broadwater includes Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.