West Sussex · London and the South East
Redford Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection around Redford, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Redford: what you get
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. If testing is not possible, we’ll say so. Typical surveys look at stains far from any visible defect and leaks that return after repairs, on flat roof membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Redford may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Redford (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Testing a new membrane before it is covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Outbuildings and barns around Redford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Redford
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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Questions from Redford
Do you carry out roof surveys in Redford?
Yes, Redford is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Redford as anywhere else.
Is Redford within the area you cover?
Yes. Redford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
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 applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The roof decides the method. We’ll explain why when we quote.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Flat roofs in Redford
About 3.4 miles south-east lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Redford has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
The streets around a church like Church of St Luke are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Redford is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Redford is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Redford and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across GU29 for electronic leak detection. If you are just outside Redford, we cover Fernhurst (3 miles north-east), Linchmere (3 miles north), Kingsley Green (3 miles north-east), Woolmer Hill (4 miles north) and Hammer (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chichester (13 miles south), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Billingshurst (14 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Midhurst (3 miles south) and Arundel (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Redford
The nearest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 3.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Cooksbridge Meadow and Wheeler's Down.
What we are asked to look at in Redford
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs though it depends on the layers.
Common reasons to book include:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks through a covered membrane
If you own a rental within reach of Liphook station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you will get the report
- Their insurance cover
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around Redford can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Tips that help
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
What affects the price in Redford
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Redford, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for electronic leak detection in Redford, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.