West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Hickstead, West Sussex
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Hickstead? We carry out electronic leak detection in Hickstead and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks that return after repairs
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hickstead
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. In a place like Hickstead, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photos and a written report every time
Electronic leak detection in Hickstead: what you get
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing is not possible, we will say so. We’re frequently asked to look into failed seams and laps and new roofs to check before paving or planting, across flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Hickstead are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Hickstead
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Hickstead questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hickstead?
Yes, Hickstead is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hickstead?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do you choose the testing method?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I book a survey in Hickstead?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Rural addresses near Hickstead 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Hickstead
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
If you look after a building like Twineham CofE Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Electronic leak detection around Hickstead
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Ockenden Manor, about 3.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hickstead goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Burgess Hill station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Peter, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Hickstead and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the RH17 and BN6 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We also cover Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hickstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Paul's Catholic College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Limit access to the roof
- Find the breach before more patching
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
How we price electronic leak detection
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
For a price for your roof in Hickstead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.