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Electronic leak detection in Elmer, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection in Elmer, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Elmer
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. If you’ve noticed a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around a smaller place like Elmer, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Elmer (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Elmer
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. Around Elmer, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
For a price for your roof in Elmer, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Elmer
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it usually takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. For a survey in Elmer, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What affects the price in Elmer
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check this first.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Elmer
Is Elmer within the area you cover?
Yes. Elmer is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Elmer listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
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’ll discuss it before we quote.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
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.
Towns and villages near Elmer
What else we do in Elmer
Electronic leak detection in Elmer: local notes
Elmer lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a building like Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. The streets around a church like St Nicholas Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Elmer is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Bookings from Elmer are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Elmer and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the PO22 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as Elmer Road, Ancton Lane and East Avenue, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Middleton-on-Sea (1 mile west), Bilsham (1 mile north), Atherington (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles north-west) and Horsemere Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Around Elmer
We work in homes and buildings around Felpham Community College. Elmer’s nearest station is Ford station, about 2.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.1 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles west).
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
Do you need electronic leak detection in Elmer?
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Failed seams and laps
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
If you let a flat or house near Ford station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives