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Electronic leak detection in Nyetimber, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Nyetimber. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Electronic leak detection in Nyetimber: what you get
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. We’re frequently asked to look into new membranes needing a check before handover and damp inside with no sign on the roof, across flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Nyetimber can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Nyetimber (PO21)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Being in a smaller place like Nyetimber does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Use boards when working on the roof
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
For a price for your roof in Nyetimber, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.
Places near Nyetimber
More services for Nyetimber
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Blocked gutters on homes around Nyetimber overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Nyetimber
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Nyetimber
Nyetimber is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. 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 is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landlords with a home close to Bognor Regis station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Rose Green Infant School will know that 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 Thomas A Becket are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Nyetimber is about 2 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Nyetimber, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes Nyetimber. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO21 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Lion Road, Hook Lane and Anson Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Nyetimber, we cover Pagham (1 mile south-west), Aldwick (1 mile east), South Mundham (2 miles north-west), Fisher (2 miles north-west) and Sidlesham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (4 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Nyetimber
We work in homes and buildings around Avisford, The Regis School and The Lamb pub. Nyetimber’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (2.4 miles east) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles east).
Common questions in Nyetimber
Do you cover smaller places like Nyetimber?
Yes, Nyetimber is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Nyetimber?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Nyetimber is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we look at the roof first.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable before testing.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes