West Sussex · London and the South East
Heyshott Electronic Leak Detection
We carry out electronic leak detection in Heyshott and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Gaps at membrane joints
About our electronic leak detection in Heyshott
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We’ll say if ELD won’t work on your roof at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. We survey green roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking laps in the waterproofing and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause.
In a small place like Heyshott, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Heyshott (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Heyshott
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. Older and listed buildings around Heyshott may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Heyshott, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Flat roofs in Heyshott
Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 2.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Heyshott goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Heyshott is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Heyshott and the places around it. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Electronic leak detection in GU29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Heyshott
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Unicorn Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Heyshott includes Graffham Common and Levin Down.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Carrying out the repair work
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Common questions in Heyshott
Is my home in Heyshott listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Heyshott?
Yes, Heyshott is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We will tell you if yours is not suitable at the start.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Heyshott
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
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 call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Towns and villages near Heyshott
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How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Heyshott, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Do you need electronic leak detection in Heyshott?
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
We are often asked to look at:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St James, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report