West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Forge Wood, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Forge Wood, with photos and a written report.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Patched roofs that still leak
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
About our electronic leak detection in Forge Wood
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We survey flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about holes around roof penetrations and water coming in under a flat roof.
In smaller places like Forge Wood, 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 felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Forge Wood
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Forge Wood Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you’ll get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What electronic leak detection looks like in Forge Wood
Within a mile and a half or so of Forge Wood there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. 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.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Forge Wood, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near County Mall, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. If you’re in Forge Wood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Forge Wood is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
Electronic leak detection in RH10 and RH6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Forge Wood
Around Forge Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Worth Park Gardens, The Greyhound pub and The Gatwick School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
Nearby places to Forge Wood
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How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a smaller place like Forge Wood, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Forge Wood
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. In a smaller place like Forge Wood, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Forge Wood
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
FAQs for Forge Wood
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Forge Wood, such as hotels?
Yes. As well as homes, we check flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building.
Is Forge Wood in the area you cover?
Yes, Forge Wood is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.