West Sussex · London and the South East
South Ambersham Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for South Ambersham and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
About our electronic leak detection in South Ambersham
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we will tell you before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. Common reasons to book are failed seams and laps and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, across commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes.
Somewhere as small as South Ambersham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- South Ambersham (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
South Ambersham: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like South Ambersham?
Yes, South Ambersham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Ambersham?
Yes, South Ambersham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we check the roof first.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Electronic leak detection around South Ambersham
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. The wider area around South Ambersham has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 1.7 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Midhurst Rother College, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
South Ambersham is about 10 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in South Ambersham, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. South Ambersham is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the GU29 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you’re just outside South Ambersham, we cover Selham (1 mile east), Graffham (2 miles south), River (2 miles north-east), Upperton (3 miles north-east) and Tillington (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in South Ambersham
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Graffham Common and Levin Down.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a small place like South Ambersham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Towns and villages near South Ambersham
Also in South Ambersham
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Older cottages and farmhouses around South Ambersham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
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 safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in South Ambersham
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Test new membranes before covering them
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.