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Electronic leak detection in Shermanbury, West Sussex
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Shermanbury, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Damage from equipment installers
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
About our electronic leak detection in Shermanbury
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we will say so. Common reasons to book are water coming in under a flat roof and breaches hidden under paving or planting, on single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Shermanbury 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Shermanbury (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why get it checked now?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Around Shermanbury, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Cottages and farmhouses around Shermanbury frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Shermanbury, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How we price electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Shermanbury: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Shermanbury?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shermanbury?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That is how we locate breaches you can’t see.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: 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 cannot see is noted in the report.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Sections we cannot safely access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Electronic leak detection around Shermanbury
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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Take a building like Jolesfield CofE Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Giles: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Shermanbury is about 7 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Shermanbury and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Shermanbury is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Brighton.
Electronic leak detection in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Knapp Drive, Brighton Road and Partridge Green Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Kent Street (2 miles north-east), Cowfold (2 miles north), Wineham (2 miles east), Henfield (2 miles south) and Blackstone (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Around Shermanbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bull Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (5.2 miles east). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.