West Sussex · London and the South East
East Marden Electronic Leak Detection
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in East Marden, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
About our electronic leak detection in East Marden
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small 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 written report with photographs of each breach found. We’re frequently asked to look into water coming in under a flat roof and damp inside with no sign on the roof, on roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs.
In a small place like East Marden, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- East Marden (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for East Marden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Marden?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover East Marden?
Yes, East Marden is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
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Do you need electronic leak detection in East Marden?
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Patched roofs that still leak
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
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
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Local flat roofs in East Marden
The wider area around East Marden has a long history of building, with Uppark about 2.6 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Surveys in East Marden work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. East Marden is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Electronic leak detection in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in East Marden
Nearby you will also find Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Somewhere as small as East Marden, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why get it checked now?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Marden, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Marden
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.