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Electronic Leak Detection in Hardham
Independent electronic leak detection in Hardham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older rural homes like those around Hardham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Electronic leak detection in Hardham
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We’ll point you to the likely next step. We’re often asked to look into holes left by work on the roof and new membranes needing a check before handover, on flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Hardham take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Hardham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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. For an older or listed building in a place like Hardham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hardham
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Hardham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Flat roofs in Hardham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Old Place Manor about 1 mile north-east, Hardham sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Botolph's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you look after a building such as St James' CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Surveys in Hardham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RH20. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Around Hardham
In Hardham, that means homes and buildings near The White Hart Public House and the streets around them. Hardham’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 0.7 miles north-east. A little further out are Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Nearby places to Hardham
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When to book a survey in Hardham
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
For landlords with property near Pulborough 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 the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report
Questions from Hardham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hardham?
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.
Will you come out to Hardham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.