West Sussex · London and the South East
Heath Common Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Heath Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Failed seams and laps
Useful tips for Heath Common property owners
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Keep outlets clear of debris
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Electronic leak detection in Heath Common
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. 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. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. If you’ve noticed leaks through a covered membrane and leaks that return after repairs, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Heath Common, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like Heath Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Electronic leak detection around Heath Common
Historic houses such as Parham House, about 3.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Heath Common goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Within a mile and a half or so of Heath Common there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
If you look after a building such as Thakeham Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Sepulchre are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Heath Common, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. Heath Common is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RH20. Local streets include Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Heath Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rydon Community College. The closest station to Heath Common is Pulborough station, about 4.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Heath Common questions
Will you come out to Heath Common?
Yes, Heath Common is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Heath Common?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
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. For a quote, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Heath Common, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.