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Highbrook Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Highbrook, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Patched roofs that still leak
Electronic leak detection in Highbrook: what you get
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You will also know what to check next. We’re often asked to look into leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, on roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Older buildings in small places like Highbrook may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Highbrook (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Highbrook 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Local flat roofs in Highbrook
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Priest House, about 1.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Highbrook. If yours is one of the older homes, 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.
The streets around a church such as All Saints Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Balcombe station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Highbrook, the roof can be surveyed. Our West Sussex coverage includes Highbrook. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Electronic leak detection in RH17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Highbrook, we cover Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Highbrook
Around Highbrook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ardingly Inn. Highbrook’s nearest station is Balcombe station, roughly 3.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Highbrook include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Suitability depends on the layers.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Highbrook
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Highbrook. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Useful tips for Highbrook property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Do not let outlets block
- Check new waterproofing before handover
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Why get it checked now?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Older and listed buildings around Highbrook may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Highbrook, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Highbrook questions
Is my home in Highbrook listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Highbrook?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
What does electronic leak detection do?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How is ELD priced?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD does not suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.
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What this survey can’t 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:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies