West Sussex · London and the South East
Loxwood Electronic Leak Detection
Need electronic leak detection in Loxwood? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Holes around roof penetrations
About our electronic leak detection in Loxwood
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays when conditions allow. Let us know about your roof to find out more. We survey flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are stains far from any visible defect and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
In a small place like Loxwood, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. 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.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Loxwood (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older roofs in small places like Loxwood can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Loxwood, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Electronic leak detection in Loxwood: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St John the Baptist, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. Take a building like Loxwood Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Loxwood is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Loxwood, we can survey the roof. Loxwood is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in RH14 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on High Street, Pond Close and Oak Grove and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Loxwood: Ifold (1 mile south-west), Alfold Bars (1 mile north), Alfold (1 mile north), Plaistow (2 miles west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Loxwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Loxwood?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Loxwood?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Loxwood is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Tell us what you know about the roof and we will confirm suitability.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Loxwood
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Loxwood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Landlords, agents and block managers in Loxwood
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Loxwood. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for Loxwood property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.