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Midhurst Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Midhurst, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Midhurst
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof can’t be tested. Common reasons to book are gaps at membrane joints and damp inside with no sign on the roof, across flat roof membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs.
In smaller places like Midhurst, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Midhurst (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- How wet the insulation is
- Carrying out the repair work
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Midhurst
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. In a smaller place like Midhurst, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us 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.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. In an older home around Midhurst, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book us in Midhurst
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Midhurst
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Midhurst means lost rooms as well as repairs.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What electronic leak detection looks like in Midhurst
With Cowdray House about 0.6 miles north-east, Midhurst sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
The streets around a church such as Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Midhurst CofE Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Midhurst is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Midhurst and the surrounding area. Midhurst is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in GU29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Station Road, Edinburgh Square and Pretoria Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Midhurst is on the A272 and A286, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Midhurst, we cover Bepton Common (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south), Easebourne (1 mile north-east) and Woolbeding (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (13 miles east).
Around Midhurst
In Midhurst, that means homes and buildings near The Egmont Public House, Midhurst Rother College and St Margaret's Convent. Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Lodsworth Castle (3.2 miles east). Open spaces near Midhurst include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Check new waterproofing before handover
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Midhurst: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Midhurst?
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.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Midhurst, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing usually takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What do I do with the report?
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.
Is Midhurst in your area?
Yes. We carry out electronic leak detection in Midhurst.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.