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Electronic Leak Detection in Lidsey
Electronic leak detection across Lidsey, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Gaps at membrane joints
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Lidsey
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Let us know about your roof to find out more. We survey roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damage from equipment installers and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
In a small place like Lidsey, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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 a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere as small as Lidsey, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When to book a survey in Lidsey
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Patched roofs that still leak
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why act early in Lidsey
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. For older village homes like those around Lidsey, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Lidsey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Lidsey
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
How we price electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Act on new leaks promptly
File the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Local flat roofs in Lidsey
Lidsey lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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. With Goodwood House about 4.9 miles north-west, Lidsey sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building like Aldingbourne Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Lidsey across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Lidsey Road and Sack Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Lidsey
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Lidsey
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lidsey, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Lidsey 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.
Will you repair the leak?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We will give you an idea when we quote.