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Electronic Leak Detection in Coolham
Electronic leak detection in Coolham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Carrying out the repair work
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
How electronic leak detection works in Coolham
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Coolham and across London and the South East. Testing usually takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaks that return after repairs and breaches around outlets and penetrations, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Coolham, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: 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 as you book.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Coolham (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- 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
Also in Coolham
Surveys for landlords and agents in Coolham
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Coolham property owners
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Don’t let outlets block
- Note where leaks show inside and when
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Coolham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older rural homes like those around Coolham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Coolham, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. Outbuildings and barns around Coolham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
FAQs for Coolham
Do you cover smaller places like Coolham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Coolham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Electronic leak detection in Coolham: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Mission Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take a building like William Penn School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. In Coolham, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our West Sussex coverage includes Coolham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Coolham
We work in homes and buildings around The Selsey Arms Public House, among other places. Coolham’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.