West Sussex · London and the South East
East Wittering Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection across East Wittering, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection in East Wittering: local notes
East Wittering lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as East Wittering Community Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
East Wittering is about 6 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether the building in East Wittering is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. East Wittering is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across PO20 for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Church Road, Downview Close and Stocks Lane and the roads around them. With the B2179 close by, East Wittering is simple for us to get to for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Earnley (1 mile east), Somerley (2 miles north-east), West Wittering (2 miles north-west), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Almodington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Portfield (7 miles north-east).
What’s near East Wittering
We work in homes and buildings around The Thatched Tavern. Open spaces near East Wittering include Pilsey Island.
Electronic leak detection in East Wittering
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing is not possible, we’ll say so. We survey commercial flat roofs, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are holes left by work on the roof and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
In smaller places like East Wittering, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
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.
- Place
- East Wittering (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common roof problems in East Wittering
Holes in a membrane frequently come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Stains far from any visible defect
The streets around a church such as St Anne are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
Why act early in East Wittering
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. Homes in smaller places like East Wittering can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in East Wittering
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Surveys seven days a week
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Parking around East Wittering is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Questions from East Wittering
Do roofs near the sea, like those around East Wittering, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is East Wittering within the area you cover?
Yes. East Wittering is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I book a survey in East Wittering?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can every flat roof be tested?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.