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Ebernoe Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Ebernoe, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
Why act early in Ebernoe
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. In a small place like Ebernoe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Ebernoe, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Ebernoe
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Ebernoe
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You will also know what to check next. We’re often asked to look into leaks that return after repairs and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, on liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Ebernoe, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Ebernoe (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ebernoe
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How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a hamlet or village like Ebernoe, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Common questions in Ebernoe
Do you cover Ebernoe?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ebernoe as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ebernoe?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we check the roof first.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we’ll confirm suitability.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Do not leave water getting in
- Note where leaks show inside and when
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Ebernoe
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Failed seams and laps
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Water coming in under a flat roof
The streets around a church like Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What electronic leak detection looks like in Ebernoe
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 3.7 miles south lies Petworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Ebernoe has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Ebernoe is about 13 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ebernoe can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU28 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Northchapel (2 miles north-west), Lurgashall (2 miles west), Shillinglee (3 miles north), Lickfold (3 miles west) and Ramsnest Common (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (13 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles east), Roffey (14 miles east), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (12 miles east).
What’s near Ebernoe
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.