West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Pease Pottage
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Pease Pottage, with photos and a written report.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Electronic leak detection in Pease Pottage: what you get
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We will say if ELD won’t work on your roof at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. If you’ve noticed punctures from foot traffic or tools and holes around roof penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Pease Pottage can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
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
- Pease Pottage (RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Homes in smaller places like Pease Pottage can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pease Pottage
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Check new waterproofing before handover
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Also near Pease Pottage
What else we do in Pease Pottage
What electronic leak detection looks like in Pease Pottage
The wider area around Pease Pottage has a long history of building, with Tyes Place about 3.4 miles south. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Pease Pottage is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Many of those flat roofs have been re-covered over the years, and some may still have older felt. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them before they’re disturbed.
If you let a flat or house near Crawley station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. Anyone responsible for a site like Discovery New School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Pease Pottage is about 2 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection in Pease Pottage for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the RH11 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We cover properties on Bellevue Farm Road, Gordons Way and Stanford Brook Way and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Furnace Green (2 miles north-east), Balcombe Lane (3 miles east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east), Staplefield (3 miles south) and Worth Abbey (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles west) and West Green (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Pease Pottage
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Swan pub, Tilgate Park and Cottesmore School and the streets around them. The closest station to Pease Pottage is Crawley station, about 2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are County Mall (2.1 miles north) and Crawley Museum (2.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Tilgate Lake.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. A visit to Pease Pottage is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- How wet the insulation is
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pease Pottage
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Pease Pottage
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Pease Pottage worth including?
Frequently, yes, so mention it when you book. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Crawley, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Will you come out to Pease Pottage?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I book a survey in Pease Pottage?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.