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Electronic leak detection in Pyecombe, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection in Pyecombe and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Failed seams and laps
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
About our electronic leak detection in Pyecombe
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is typically 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 will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. If you’re worried about waterproofing to test before it’s covered and leaks through a covered membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Pyecombe take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Pyecombe (BN45)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Pyecombe: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Pyecombe is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Pyecombe?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How do I book a survey in Pyecombe?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing normally needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Pyecombe needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Flat roofs in Pyecombe
Pyecombe is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. The wider area around Pyecombe has a long history of building, with Preston Manor & Gardens about 4 miles south. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Transfiguration, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Hassocks station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Downlands Community School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Pyecombe is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Pyecombe is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across West Sussex, we cover Pyecombe.
Every address in BN45 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as London Road, School Lane and Church Hill, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Saddlescombe (1 mile south-west), Waterhall (2 miles south), Patcham (3 miles south), Westdene (3 miles south) and Hollingbury (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Pyecombe
For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Clayton Castle (1 mile north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
What affects the price in Pyecombe
To price your survey, we check:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
Useful tips for Pyecombe property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Find the breach before more patching
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Older cottages and farmhouses around Pyecombe can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience