West Sussex · London and the South East
Sidlesham Common Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Sidlesham Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. Testing helps find them.
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive which can limit electronic testing. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable.
How electronic leak detection works in Sidlesham Common
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Sidlesham Common and across London and the South East. A visit typically takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed breaches around outlets and penetrations and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Sidlesham Common take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Sidlesham Common
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
If you live in an older home near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
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The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Sidlesham Common, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
How we price electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Sidlesham Common
Will you come out to Sidlesham Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Sidlesham Common listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes 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.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Local flat roofs in Sidlesham Common
Sidlesham Common lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Sidlesham Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across West Sussex, we cover Sidlesham Common and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Surveys in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Chichester Road and Jury Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
What’s near Sidlesham Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Blacksmith's Arms Public House and the streets around them. Sidlesham Common’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Sidlesham Common includes Nutborne Marshes.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- How wet the insulation is
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.