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Electronic leak detection in Clayton, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Clayton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Why get it checked now?
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Electronic leak detection in Clayton
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 is not suitable, we’ll tell you before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. Common reasons to book are leaks through a covered membrane and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, across single-ply roofs, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Some older homes in villages like Clayton are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Clayton (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Clayton
Do you cover smaller places like Clayton?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Clayton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote for each roof individually. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Which method do you use?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage testing typically needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Nearby places to Clayton
Also in Clayton
Surveys for landlords and agents in Clayton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Clayton?
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How wet the insulation is
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.
Local flat roofs in Clayton
About 4.7 miles south lies Preston Manor & Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Clayton has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a building like The Windmills Junior School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you live in an older home near St John the Baptist's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Roofs in Clayton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Clayton is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Clayton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Downlands Community School and The Greyhound Public House. For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, about 1 mile north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Clayton Castle (less than half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
How the survey 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, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Somewhere as small as Clayton, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.