West Sussex · London and the South East
Burgess Hill Electronic Leak Detection
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. We carry out electronic leak detection in Burgess Hill.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Burgess Hill
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods usually need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we will explain our choice. We will say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs, and people most frequently book us about waterproofing to test before it’s covered and leaking laps in the waterproofing.
Houses around a town like Burgess Hill often have a flat roof somewhere, over an extension, garage, porch or dormer. Older ones are often felt, which often lasts around 15–20 years, while newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass. The usual warning signs are standing water, splits and edges coming away. Standing water days after rain frequently shows a flat roof needs attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Burgess Hill (RH15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Burgess Hill
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 3.4 miles north lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Burgess Hill has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Burgess Hill station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Burgess Hill is about 9 miles north of Brighton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Burgess Hill and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in RH15 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Church Road, Station Road and Lower Church Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A273 and B2036 close by, Burgess Hill is easy for us to reach for electronic leak detection. If you’re just outside Burgess Hill, we cover Jacob's Post (1 mile west), World's End (1 mile north-east), Abbotsford (1 mile north-west), Goddards Green (2 miles west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west). Burgess Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex.
Around Burgess Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Burgess Hill Girls, Oakmeeds Community College and The Six Gold Martlets pub and the streets around them. Burgess Hill has its own railway station: Burgess Hill station. Nearby you’ll also find Burgess Hill Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Towns and villages near Burgess Hill
Also in Burgess Hill
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Suitability depends on the layers.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Use boards when working on the roof
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Burgess Hill
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Common reasons to book include:
- Failed seams and laps
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks showing away from the breach
If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. For a visit in Burgess Hill, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Carrying out the repair work
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Questions from Burgess Hill
How do I find out if my home in Burgess Hill is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burgess Hill?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Burgess Hill is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is this a RICS 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.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
What affects the price in Burgess Hill
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.