West Sussex · London and the South East
Durfold Wood Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Durfold Wood, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Damage from equipment installers
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Durfold Wood
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a report with photos of each breach found. We survey flat roof membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we are asked to look at most are a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
In a small place like Durfold Wood, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
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, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Durfold Wood (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Durfold Wood
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It’s a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Electronic leak detection around Durfold Wood
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Anyone responsible for a site like Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity 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. Landlords with a home close to Witley station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Durfold Wood is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Durfold Wood, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in RH14 is within our area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Dunsfold Road and Durfold Wood. We also cover Plaistow (1 mile south-east), Ifold (2 miles south-east), Alfold Bars (3 miles east), Loxwood (3 miles east) and Alfold (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (11 miles east).
What’s near Durfold Wood
For rail, the closest station is Witley station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (5.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Hydon's Ball.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Durfold Wood needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Why get it checked now?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. Outbuildings and barns around Durfold Wood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A photo-illustrated written report
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
Honest limits
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:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Durfold Wood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Durfold Wood?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Durfold Wood?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Durfold Wood is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, 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 we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.