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Rusper Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Rusper, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Common questions in Rusper
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rusper?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Rusper?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Rusper?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
How electronic leak detection works in Rusper
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’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof can’t be tested. If you are worried about repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and stains far from any visible defect, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Rusper may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Rusper (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere as small as Rusper, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How we price electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Why get it checked now?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Local flat roofs in Rusper
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’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
The streets around a church such as St Mary Magdalene church 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. If you own a rental within reach of Faygate station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Rusper is about 4 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Rusper is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Rusper and the places around it.
Surveys in RH12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include High Street, Cooks Mead and Chalice Walk, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Lambs Green (1 mile east), Ifieldwood (2 miles east), Russ Hill (3 miles north-east), Bewbush (3 miles south-east) and Cudworth (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (4 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), East Grinstead (12 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Rusper
The closest station to Rusper is Faygate station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Rusper includes Vann Lake and Warnham LNR.
What we’re asked to look at in Rusper
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
We’re often asked to look at:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Anyone responsible for a site like Rusper Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey