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Electronic leak detection in Minsted, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Minsted from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Patched roofs that still leak
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Minsted, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Minsted
A leak in a flat roof frequently shows up a long way from where the water gets in. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’ve noticed water coming in under a flat roof and new membranes needing a check before handover, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on green roofs, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Minsted take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Minsted (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. 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
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere as small as Minsted, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Nearby places to Minsted
What else we do in Minsted
Flat roofs in Minsted
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Cowdray House, about 2.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Minsted. 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.
Take a building like Stedham Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Minsted is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Minsted, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across the GU29 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Andrews Lane and Minsted Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Minsted include Stedham (1 mile north-east), Bepton Common (1 mile east), Iping (1 mile north), Woolbeding (1 mile north-east) and Midhurst (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (11 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (15 miles east) and Portfield (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Minsted
Typical jobs here are in homes near Midhurst Rother College. Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.8 miles east). Open spaces near Minsted include Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Outbuildings and barns around Minsted are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
FAQs for Minsted
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Minsted?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Minsted within the area you cover?
Yes, Minsted is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Minsted?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
What we can’t see
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Some conductive membranes
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes