West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Funtington
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Funtington and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Electronic leak detection in Funtington
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. We will say if your roof does not suit either method at the outset. If you’ve noticed repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and punctures from foot traffic or tools, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Funtington, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Funtington (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Funtington
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Gaps at membrane joints
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
Also near Funtington
What else we do in Funtington
How we price electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Funtington, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Questions from Funtington
Is Funtington within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Funtington is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Funtington
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Electronic leak detection around Funtington
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Funtington, 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. About 4.6 miles north-east lies West Dean House, a reminder of how long the area around Funtington has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Nutbourne 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 like Funtington Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Funtington is about 4 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Surveys in Funtington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Funtington is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Church Lane, Lynch Down and Weston Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include West Ashling (1 mile south-east), East Ashling (1 mile south-east), Hambrook (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile west) and Lordington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Portfield (5 miles south-east).
Around Funtington
Around Funtington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fox And Hounds Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Nutbourne station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Emsworth Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos. On timing, it typically takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Around Funtington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.