West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Lyminster
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Lyminster, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Sections we can’t safely access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
Electronic leak detection in Lyminster: what you get
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You’ll also know what to check next. If you are worried about water coming in under a flat roof and patched roofs that still leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Lyminster, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Lyminster
Also in Lyminster
Why act early in Lyminster
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. Outbuildings and barns around Lyminster are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
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. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in Lyminster
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Flat and commercial roofs around Lyminster
Lyminster lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. With Ecclesden Manor about 3.3 miles east, Lyminster sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. Anyone responsible for a site like Lyminster Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Lyminster and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Lyminster. There is also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Lyminster, we cover Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Near you in Lyminster
Around Lyminster, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The 6 Bells Public House, The Littlehampton Academy and Littlehampton College and the streets around them. Lyminster’s nearest station is Arundel station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
FAQs for Lyminster
Do you cover smaller places like Lyminster?
Yes. Lyminster is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is the coastal weather around Lyminster hard on roofs?
It can do. Lyminster is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How does ELD work?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs frequently have laps and old repairs that can leak. We test where the roof suits it.
What we’re asked to look at in Lyminster
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
If you let a flat or house near Arundel station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lyminster
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Around Lyminster, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know 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 photographs shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.