West Sussex · London and the South East
Maplehurst Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Maplehurst. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Holes around roof penetrations
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Electronic leak detection in Maplehurst: what you get
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Maplehurst and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies, and people most often book us about leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and new membranes needing a check before handover.
Somewhere as small as Maplehurst, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Maplehurst
Will you come out to Maplehurst?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Maplehurst is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks. Just call 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Nearby places to Maplehurst
Also in Maplehurst
Flat roofs in Maplehurst
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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.
For landlords with property near Christs Hospital station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Maplehurst, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Maplehurst, we cover Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Maplehurst
Maplehurst’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 3.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Knepp Wildland.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Maplehurst
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Useful tips for Maplehurst property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Don’t let outlets block
- Find the breach before more patching
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
What we’re asked to look at in Maplehurst
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
Look out for signs like these:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Anyone responsible for a site like St Andrew's CofE Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Maplehurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Maplehurst, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.