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Electronic leak detection in Lancing, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Lancing. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks that return after repairs
About our electronic leak detection in Lancing
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. We do not estimate repair costs; that’s for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work if the build-up allows. Results come in a written report with photos. We’re often asked to look into leaks under green or ballasted roofs and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, on roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Around Lancing, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It’s worth mentioning them as you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Lancing (BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lancing
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. Blocked gutters on homes around Lancing overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can frequently be tested electronically though the layers below matter.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Useful tips for Lancing property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Act on new leaks promptly
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Places near Lancing
Other services in Lancing
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Lancing, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Local flat roofs in Lancing
Lancing lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Globe Primary Academy, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you let a flat or house near Lancing station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Lancing is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. If you’re in Lancing, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in BN15 is covered for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include North Road, North Farm Road and Addison Close, all of which we cover. Being close to the A2025, Lancing is easy for us to reach for electronic leak detection. We also cover the places around Lancing: Sompting (1 mile west), East Worthing (2 miles south-west), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (3 miles west) and Botolphs (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Lancing
We work in homes and buildings around Brooklands Park, Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School and The Railway pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Lancing itself: Lancing station. Other landmarks nearby include Worthing Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Old Castle (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Parking around Lancing is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
For a price for electronic leak detection in Lancing, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Lancing
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Patched roofs that still leak
Take an older house close to St. Michael & All Angels: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
FAQs for Lancing
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lancing, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Lancing is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is my home in Lancing listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks, and phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How does ELD work?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That is how we locate breaches you can’t see.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.