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Electronic leak detection in Mannings Heath, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Mannings Heath, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
About our electronic leak detection in Mannings Heath
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. If you’re worried about water coming in under a flat roof and breaches around outlets and penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Mannings Heath may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
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, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Outbuildings and barns around Mannings Heath are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Mannings Heath, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Mannings Heath
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
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What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around Mannings Heath frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Electronic leak detection in Mannings Heath: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
For landlords with property near Horsham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Good Shepherd, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. Take a building like The Forest School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Mannings Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Mannings Heath and the places around it. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We work across RH13 for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Mannings Heath: Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Mannings Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Newells Preparatory School and The Dun Horse pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Horsham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Warnham LNR.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Do not leave water getting in
- Don’t let outlets block
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Questions from Mannings Heath
How do I find out if my home in Mannings Heath is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mannings Heath?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Mannings Heath is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing typically takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.