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Electronic Leak Detection in Hunston
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Hunston. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
Electronic leak detection in Hunston
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it is covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Tell us about your roof to find out more. We survey flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water coming in under a flat roof and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings.
In a village or hamlet like Hunston, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Hunston (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Hunston
Hunston lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 4.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hunston goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Leodegar's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Hunston and the surrounding area. Hunston is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across PO20 for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way. If you are just outside Hunston, we cover Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Hunston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chichester High School For Girls and The Spotted Cow Public House. The closest station to Hunston is Chichester station, about 1.5 miles north. A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Around Hunston, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Hunston
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Also near Hunston
What else we do in Hunston
What happens if roof problems are left?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. For older village homes like those around Hunston, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A report with photographs
- Surveys seven days a week
Common questions in Hunston
Is Hunston within the area you cover?
Yes, Hunston is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Hunston is listed?
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.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What we are asked to look at in Hunston
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
Take a building like North Mundham Primary School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included