West Sussex · London and the South East
Sayers Common Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Sayers Common and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Sayers Common
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We’ll point you to the likely next step. If you are worried about leaks that return after repairs and leaks showing away from the breach, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Sayers Common, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Sayers Common (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Sayers Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
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Useful tips for Sayers Common property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Do not let outlets block
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Check new waterproofing before handover
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sayers Common
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Common questions in Sayers Common
Is Sayers Common within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Sayers Common is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Can every flat roof be tested?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we will confirm suitability.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Do you need electronic leak detection in Sayers Common?
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Why get it checked now?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Finding the breach sooner limits that. In a place like Sayers Common, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Electronic leak detection around Sayers Common
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Ockenden Manor, about 4.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sayers Common. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you look after a building such as Albourne CofE Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Sayers Common is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Sayers Common is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Sayers Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We work across the BN6 postcode area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Goldcrest Drive, Dunlop Close and Reed's Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Hickstead (1 mile north), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles north-east), Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-east) and Jacob's Post (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sayers Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Paul's Catholic College, among other places. The closest station to Sayers Common is Hassocks station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.