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Ferring Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection around Ferring, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes left by work on the roof
About our electronic leak detection in Ferring
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help because they show what’s under the surface. We will tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We survey single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies, and people most often book us about new roofs to check before paving or planting and holes around roof penetrations.
In a smaller place like Ferring, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Ferring (BN12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Ferring
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Questions from Ferring
Is my home in Ferring listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ferring, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Ferring is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you repair the leak?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Local flat roofs in Ferring
Ferring is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
With Ecclesden Manor about 1.6 miles north-west, the area around Ferring has a long history. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. If you let a flat or house near Goring-By-Sea station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Ferring is about 2 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Ferring is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN12 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Pebble Lane, Ferringham Lane and Grange Park. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile west), Goring-by-Sea (1 mile east) and Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (15 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Rustington (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ferring
In Ferring, that means homes and buildings near Durrington Minature Railway and Chatsmore Catholic High School. The closest station to Ferring is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (2.4 miles west) and Old Castle (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
What we can’t see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
Do you need electronic leak detection in Ferring?
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Patched roofs that still leak
The streets around a church such as St Andrew's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. A visit to a smaller place like Ferring is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ferring
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.