West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Cocking, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection across Cocking, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Failed seams and laps
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How electronic leak detection works in Cocking
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing is not possible, we will say so. If you’re worried about new roofs to check before paving or planting and gaps at membrane joints, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Cocking, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Cocking (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Cocking questions
Is my home in Cocking 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. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Cocking within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Cocking?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
What we are asked to look at in Cocking
A breach can be left during installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
The streets around a church such as St Catherine of Siena Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
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. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Local flat roofs in Cocking
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. About 2.6 miles north lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Cocking has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Cocking is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Surveys in Cocking work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Cocking and the places around it. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We work across the GU29 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Bell Lane, The Croft and Cherry Close. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Bepton (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north), Heyshott (1 mile east) and Bepton Common (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (11 miles south-west) and Rustington (14 miles south-east).
Around Cocking
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Cocking can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.