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Electronic leak detection in Felpham, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection in Felpham and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- How wet the insulation is
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Felpham
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Felpham and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We are often asked to look into leaks under green or ballasted roofs and damage from equipment installers, across roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Felpham often have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Felpham (PO22, PO21)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. A visit to Felpham is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Felpham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Common questions in Felpham
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Felpham?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Felpham within the area you cover?
Yes, Felpham is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does electronic leak detection do?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Felpham
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Felpham, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Felpham
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs though it depends on the layers.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damage from equipment installers
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Also near Felpham
Also in Felpham
Flat and commercial roofs around Felpham
Felpham 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Felpham Community College will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Bognor Regis station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Felpham is about 1 mile east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Felpham and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: PO22 and PO21. You will find streets such as Sea Road, Ley Road and Limmer Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Felpham, we cover South Bersted (1 mile west), Flansham (1 mile north-east), Bognor Regis (1 mile west), Middleton-on-Sea (2 miles east) and Shripney (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Felpham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Thatched House and Downview Primary School. The closest station to Felpham is Bognor Regis station, about 1 mile west. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1 mile west).