West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Ifieldwood, West Sussex
Need electronic leak detection in Ifieldwood? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Prices for electronic leak detection in Ifieldwood
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Electronic leak detection in Ifieldwood: what you get
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. Common reasons to book are breaches around outlets and penetrations and breaches hidden under paving or planting, on single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies.
Somewhere as small as Ifieldwood, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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 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, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Ifieldwood (RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Ifieldwood
Also in Ifieldwood
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
ELD is frequently possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Ifieldwood
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Margaret's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. If you look after a building such as The Mill Primary Academy, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Ifieldwood is about 2 miles north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Ifieldwood and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Sussex coverage includes Ifieldwood and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RH11. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Ifield (1 mile east), Russ Hill (1 mile north), Lambs Green (1 mile south-west), Gossops Green (2 miles south-east) and Bewbush (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ifieldwood
In Ifieldwood, that means homes and buildings near Ifield Community College and Royal Oak pub. The nearest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and County Mall (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ifieldwood include Tilgate Lake.
Common questions in Ifieldwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ifieldwood?
Yes, Ifieldwood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ifieldwood as anywhere else.
Is my home in Ifieldwood 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable before testing.
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, which shows us where the hole is.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why get it checked now?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. Around Ifieldwood, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Ifieldwood, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Ifieldwood
- A written report with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Ifieldwood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Read more
What we cannot see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- How wet the insulation is
- Carrying out the repair work
- Some conductive membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ifieldwood
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs