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Pickhurst Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Pickhurst and the rest of West Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Electronic leak detection in Pickhurst: local notes
About 1.2 miles south lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Pickhurst has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. In Pickhurst, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Pickhurst is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you are just outside Pickhurst, we cover Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Pickhurst
The closest station to Pickhurst is Pulborough station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is The Mens.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Pickhurst
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You’ll also know what to check next. If you’re worried about failed seams and laps and damp inside with no sign on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Pickhurst are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. Around Pickhurst, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book us in Pickhurst
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Limit access to the roof
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Have roof specifications to hand
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
What we’re asked to look at in Pickhurst
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Failed seams and laps
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks that return after repairs
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey won’t cover
Prices for electronic leak detection in Pickhurst
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Pickhurst, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
For a price for electronic leak detection in Pickhurst, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Questions from Pickhurst
Is my home in Pickhurst listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Will you come out to Pickhurst?
Yes, Pickhurst is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We will tell you if yours is not suitable at the start.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Pickhurst?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. For a village or hamlet like Pickhurst, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.