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Electronic leak detection in Rustington, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection around Rustington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Damage from equipment installers
Electronic leak detection in Rustington: what you get
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it is covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. We survey single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps at membrane joints and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
In smaller places like Rustington, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Rustington (BN16, BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Rustington
Is the coastal weather around Rustington hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Rustington is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rustington?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
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Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Act on new leaks promptly
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That is something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
How we price electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Rustington?
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
Landlords with a home close to Angmering station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Parking around Rustington is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Flat and commercial roofs around Rustington
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Rustington, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 2 miles north-east, show how far back building around Rustington goes. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. If you look after a building like Rustington Community Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Rustington is about 5 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Rustington and the surrounding area. Rustington is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the BN16 and BN17 postcode area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, The Street and Station Road. Rustington sits on or near the B2140. If you’re just outside Rustington, we cover Littlehampton (1 mile west), Toddington (1 mile north-west), Poling (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles west) and Lyminster (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Around Rustington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Littlehampton Academy, Littlehampton College and Mewsbrook Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Angmering station, roughly 0.9 miles east. A little further out are Zachary Merton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Rustington includes WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.