West Sussex · London and the South East
Goddards Green Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Goddards Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Failed seams and laps
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Useful tips for Goddards Green property owners
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Limit access to the roof
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Use boards when working on the roof
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
How electronic leak detection works in Goddards Green
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Goddards Green and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You get a written report with photographs. If you are worried about leaks showing away from the breach and leaking laps in the waterproofing, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Goddards Green, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Goddards Green (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. In a small place like Goddards Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Goddards Green
- A written report with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Questions from Goddards Green
Do you cover Goddards Green?
Yes, Goddards Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Goddards Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Nearby places to Goddards Green
Other services in Goddards Green
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Goddards Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Local flat roofs in Goddards Green
Older houses across Sussex frequently 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. The wider area around Goddards Green has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 3 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Paul's Catholic College, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to St Edward the Confessor: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Goddards Green is about 2 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Goddards Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our West Sussex coverage includes Goddards Green and the places around it. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Electronic leak detection in BN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Cuckfield Road and High Hatch Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A2300, Goddards Green is simple for us to get to for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Hickstead (1 mile west), Abbotsford (1 mile east), Jacob's Post (1 mile east), Sayers Common (2 miles south-west) and Ansty (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Goddards Green
We work in homes and buildings around Southway Junior School. The closest station to Goddards Green is Burgess Hill station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Burgess Hill Museum (2 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Goddards Green
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks that return after repairs
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Landlords with a home close to Burgess Hill station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey will not cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report