West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Shripney, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Shripney, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Cottages and farmhouses around Shripney often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- 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 photographs shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Electronic leak detection in Shripney
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it is covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Let us know about your roof to find out more. If you’re worried about leaks under green or ballasted roofs and damage from equipment installers, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Shripney, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Shripney (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. ELD can locate them.
Flat and commercial roofs around Shripney
Shripney is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you let a flat or house near Bognor Regis station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bersted Green Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Shripney is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shripney can all book electronic leak detection. Shripney is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in PO22 is within our area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Shripney Lane, Shripney Road and The Marigolds and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Lidsey (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles east), Westergate (2 miles north), Aldingbourne (2 miles north) and Eastergate (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Shripney
We work in homes and buildings around The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Regis School and Felpham Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 1.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.1 miles south).
Common roof problems in Shripney
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Failed seams and laps
- Damage from equipment installers
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Holy Cross Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
What affects the price in Shripney
To price your survey, we look at:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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FAQs for Shripney
How do I find out if my home in Shripney is listed?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Shripney within the area you cover?
Yes. Shripney is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shripney
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shripney
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs