West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Pulborough
Electronic leak detection around Pulborough, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Electronic leak detection around Pulborough
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. The wider area around Pulborough has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 0.4 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Pulborough gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Pulborough. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We work across RH20 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close. With the A283 close by, Pulborough is easy for us to reach for electronic leak detection. We also cover Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Pulborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Oddfellows Arms. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
How electronic leak detection works in Pulborough
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Pulborough and across London and South East England. Testing normally takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about patched roofs that still leak and breaches around outlets and penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around a smaller place like Pulborough, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Being in a smaller place like Pulborough does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s 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.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Carrying out the repair work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Pulborough
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Useful tips for Pulborough property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check 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.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Pulborough?
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damage from equipment installers
Take a building like St Mary's Church of England Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. In a smaller place like Pulborough, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
For a price for your roof in Pulborough, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pulborough
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
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Questions from Pulborough
Do you cover Pulborough?
Yes, Pulborough is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Pulborough as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Pulborough?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You will know roughly how long before we start.