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Electronic leak detection in Findon Valley, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Findon Valley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Common roof problems in Findon Valley
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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Take a building like Vale School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
About our electronic leak detection in Findon Valley
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when 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. If you are worried about waterproofing to test before it’s covered and leaks through a covered membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In smaller places like Findon Valley, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Findon Valley (BN14, BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Common questions in Findon Valley
Will you come out to Findon Valley?
Yes, Findon Valley is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Findon Valley hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Findon Valley is within about 4 miles of the coast.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a smaller place like Findon Valley, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Local flat roofs in Findon Valley
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Findon Valley, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Landlords with a home close to West Worthing station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark like All Saints, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Findon Valley is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Findon Valley, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Findon Valley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in BN14 and BN13 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Salvington (1 mile south), Offington (1 mile south), Worthing (2 miles south), Broadwater (2 miles south-east) and Sompting (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Findon Valley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Durrington High School. Findon Valley’s nearest station is West Worthing station, roughly 2.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Worthing Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Findon Valley include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Findon Valley
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.