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Electronic leak detection in Pound Hill, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Pound Hill. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Pound Hill
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. We will say if your roof does not suit either method at the outset. If you’ve noticed leaks showing away from the breach and breaches around outlets and penetrations, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Pound Hill can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Pound Hill (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Pound Hill
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Look out for signs like these:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- New membranes needing a check before handover
If you run a business near County Mall, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report
- When you’ll get the report
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Keep outlets clear of debris
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That is something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Why it is worth a survey now in Pound Hill
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Pound Hill, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a smaller place like Pound Hill, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Electronic leak detection in Pound Hill: local notes
Crawley, which Pound Hill is part of, is one of England’s 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. 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 normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Gravetye Manor, about 4.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pound Hill. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. If you own a rental within reach of Three Bridges station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Pound Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Pound Hill as part of our work across London and the South East. Pound Hill is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
Here we cover the RH10 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Worth Road, Burns Road and Milton Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Pound Hill include Worth (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile south-west), Forge Wood (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south) and Copthorne (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Pound Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hazelwick School, The Gatwick School and Hillside Inn. For rail, the closest station is Three Bridges station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (1.7 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (2 miles west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
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Pound Hill questions
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Pound Hill be checked too?
Often, yes, so mention it when you book. Many homes in new towns like Crawley have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs frequently last around 15–20 years.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pound Hill?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes