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East Worthing Electronic Leak Detection
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in East Worthing? We carry out electronic leak detection in East Worthing and across West Sussex.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Signs you need electronic leak detection in East Worthing
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Problems we come across often include:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
For an older house near a landmark such as St George's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in East Worthing
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. If you’ve noticed leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and breaches around outlets and penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it.
Flat roofs in smaller places like East Worthing 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. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- East Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. For a survey in East Worthing, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What electronic leak detection looks like in East Worthing
The coast is about 1 mile or less from East Worthing, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. East Worthing has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
If you look after a building such as Lyndhurst Infant School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to East Worthing station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
East Worthing is about 2 miles south-west of Lancing, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in East Worthing and the rest of West Sussex. East Worthing is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the BN11, BN14 and BN15 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Ham Road, Eldon Road and Ophir Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Sompting (1 mile north), Broadwater (1 mile north-west), Lancing (2 miles north-east), Offington (2 miles north-west) and Worthing (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (8 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles north-east), Rustington (7 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
What’s near East Worthing
Typical jobs here are in homes near Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Half Brick pub and Beach House Park. East Worthing’s nearest station is East Worthing station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
Places near East Worthing
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What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Fixing the holes we find
- Moisture spread under the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
FAQs for East Worthing
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near East Worthing?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Is East Worthing within the area you cover?
Yes, East Worthing is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
Will you repair the leak?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Worthing
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Useful tips for East Worthing property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.