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Electronic Leak Detection in Climping
Electronic leak detection in Climping and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Climping
A breach can be left during installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
We are often asked to look at:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks that return after repairs
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Climping
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. Common reasons to book are breaches around outlets and penetrations and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, across liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs.
Somewhere as small as Climping, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Climping (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Climping
What else we do in Climping
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
What affects the price in Climping
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We will say if the test won’t work.
Electronic leak detection in Climping: local notes
Climping is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Ecclesden Manor lies about 4.7 miles east, so building around Climping goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. For landlords with property near Littlehampton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Climping is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Climping, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Climping is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. Brighton is in our area too.
All of BN17 is covered for electronic leak detection. You’ll find streets such as Church Lane, Horsemere Green Lane and Crookthorn Lane. Other places close to Climping include Horsemere Green (1 mile west), Atherington (1 mile south), Ford (1 mile north), Wick (1 mile north-east) and Tortington (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Climping
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Littlehampton Academy and The Black Horse Public House. For rail, the closest station is Littlehampton station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3 miles east). Open spaces near Climping include WWT Arundel.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Questions from Climping
Will you come out to Climping?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Climping listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
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, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. For a village or hamlet like Climping, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- 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 photos in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.