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Electronic leak detection in Selsfield Common, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Selsfield Common.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection in Selsfield Common: what you get
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We’ll point you to the likely next step. We are frequently asked to look into gaps at membrane joints and damage from equipment installers, on single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Selsfield Common take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
For a price for your roof in Selsfield Common, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Selsfield Common?
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Gaps at membrane joints
The streets around a church like Church of St Leonard are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere as small as Selsfield Common, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Selsfield Common, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Don’t let outlets block
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
FAQs for Selsfield Common
Is Selsfield Common in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Selsfield Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Flat and commercial roofs around Selsfield Common
The wider area around Selsfield Common has a long history of building, with Gravetye Manor about 0.8 miles east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to East Grinstead station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Anyone responsible for a site like Turners Hill CofE Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Bookings from Selsfield Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Selsfield Common is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection.
We survey roofs across the RH19 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Selsfield Common sits on or near the B2028, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Selsfield Common, we cover West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Selsfield Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown Public House, among other places. The closest station to Selsfield Common is East Grinstead station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Selsfield Common include Hedgecourt Lake.