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Electronic leak detection in Newpound Common, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Newpound Common, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Electronic leak detection in Newpound Common
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We’ll say if ELD won’t work on your roof at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. If you’ve noticed leaks showing away from the breach and water coming in under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Newpound Common, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Newpound Common (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Newpound Common
What else we do in Newpound Common
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Limit access to the roof
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Find the breach before more patching
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Newpound Common
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wisborough Green Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Newpound Common is about 8 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection in Newpound Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Newpound Common is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of RH14 is within our area for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as Newpound and Newpound Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Billingshurst (2 miles south-east), Five Oaks (3 miles east), The Haven (3 miles north-east), Coneyhurst (3 miles south-east) and Tisman's Common (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (13 miles east).
Near you in Newpound Common
In Newpound Common, that means homes and buildings near The Cricketers Arms Public House and The Weald School, among other places. Newpound Common’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. The countryside around Newpound Common includes The Mens.
Newpound Common: your questions answered
Is Newpound Common in the area you cover?
Yes, Newpound Common is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Newpound Common is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We will give you an idea when we quote.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. Testing helps find them.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere as small as Newpound Common, access is often 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 photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Signs you need electronic leak detection in Newpound Common
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Common reasons to book include:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Stains far from any visible defect
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Finding the breach sooner limits that. In a place like Newpound Common, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Newpound Common, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Newpound Common
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See our cost guide or our case studies.