West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Colgate, West Sussex
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Colgate? You can book electronic leak detection in Colgate and across West Sussex.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Holes left by work on the roof
Why get it checked now?
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. Outbuildings and barns around Colgate are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Colgate
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
About our electronic leak detection in Colgate
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you at the outset. If you’re worried about waterproofing to test before it’s covered and leaks showing away from the breach, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Colgate may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Colgate
How do I find out if my home in Colgate is listed?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Colgate?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Colgate is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
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, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD does not suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.
Towns and villages near Colgate
What else we do in Colgate
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Colgate book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What affects the price in Colgate
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Electronic leak detection in Colgate: local notes
Historic houses such as Tyes Place, about 4.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Colgate goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you run a business near County Mall, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If you look after a building like Colgate Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own a rental within reach of Faygate station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. In Colgate, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our West Sussex coverage includes Colgate and the places around it.
Every address in RH13 and RH12 is covered for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Colgate: Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Colgate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dragon pub, Target Hill Park and Cottesmore School and the streets around them. Colgate’s nearest station is Faygate station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs frequently have laps and old repairs where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Carrying out the repair work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Colgate
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Colgate, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.