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Electronic leak detection in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Goring-by-Sea, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection in Goring-by-Sea
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. We do not estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed holes left by work on the roof and leaks showing away from the breach, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around a smaller place like Goring-by-Sea, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages 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. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Goring-by-Sea (BN12, BN99, BN13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Being in a smaller place like Goring-by-Sea does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Goring-by-Sea, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Goring-by-Sea questions
Is Goring-by-Sea within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Goring-by-Sea, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Goring-by-Sea is within about 1 mile of the coast.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Which method do you use?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Goring-by-Sea?
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks that return after repairs
If you own a rental within reach of Goring-By-Sea station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Flat and commercial roofs around Goring-by-Sea
Goring-by-Sea is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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. The wider area around Goring-by-Sea has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 2.3 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you look after a building such as Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Goring-by-Sea is about 1 mile south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Goring-by-Sea is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN12, BN99 and BN13 is covered for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as Sea Lane, Jupp's Lane and Goring Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Goring-by-Sea, we cover Ferring (1 mile west), Hangleton (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles north) and West Kingston (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (5 miles east), Rustington (4 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north).
Around Goring-by-Sea
Around Goring-by-Sea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Durrington Minature Railway, Chatsmore Catholic High School and Worthing College, among other places. The closest station to Goring-by-Sea is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.6 miles north-east) and The Acre (1.8 miles east). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
What you can safely check yourself
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Useful tips for Goring-by-Sea property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.