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Electronic leak detection in Fishbourne, West Sussex
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Fishbourne and across West Sussex.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We’ll say if the test will not work.
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Fishbourne
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and green roofs, and people most frequently book us about punctures from foot traffic or tools and patched roofs that still leak.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Fishbourne often have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It’s worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Electronic leak detection in Fishbourne: local notes
Fishbourne lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Goodwood House, about 3.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fishbourne. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. If you own a rental within reach of Fishbourne station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fishbourne CofE Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Fishbourne, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Fishbourne is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO19 and PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens and the roads around them. If you are just outside Fishbourne, we cover Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Fishbourne
We work in homes and buildings around Central C of E Junior School and Bishop Luffa School, among other places. There is a railway station in Fishbourne itself: Fishbourne station. A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Fishbourne includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Fishbourne, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
For a price for electronic leak detection in Fishbourne, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Limit access to the roof
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Arranging work in a smaller place like Fishbourne is easier with notice than in an emergency. 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 book us in Fishbourne
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot 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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
FAQs for Fishbourne
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Fishbourne?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fishbourne?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.