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Electronic Leak Detection in Durrington
Electronic leak detection in Durrington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Find the breach before more patching
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Have roof specifications to hand
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
How electronic leak detection works in Durrington
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. We’re frequently asked to look into repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and gaps at membrane joints, across single-ply roofs, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Durrington can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Durrington (BN13, BN12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Durrington
Will you come out to Durrington?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Durrington listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
What we’re asked to look at in Durrington
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
If you look after a building such as Durrington Junior School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Homes around Durrington often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Towns and villages near Durrington
More services for Durrington
Flat roofs in Durrington
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Durrington, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. 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 is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For landlords with property near Durrington-On-Sea station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 2.6 miles west, show how far back building around Durrington goes. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, frequently re-covered more than once.
Durrington is about 1 mile north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We provide electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Durrington and nearby. Across West Sussex, we cover Durrington. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Electronic leak detection in BN13 and BN12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Lyn Road, New Road and Tavy Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A2032, Durrington is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Durrington include Cote (1 mile north-west), High Salvington (1 mile north), Goring-by-Sea (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles north-west) and Patching (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles west).
What’s near Durrington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Durrington Minature Railway, Coach And Horses Public House and Palatine Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Durrington-On-Sea station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Acre (2.2 miles south-east) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. With lower homes, common in places like Durrington, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
For a price for your roof in Durrington, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.