West Sussex · London and the South East
South Mundham Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in South Mundham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
How electronic leak detection works in South Mundham
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll 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. Typical surveys look at leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and breaches hidden under paving or planting, on roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs.
Older buildings in small places like South Mundham may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- South Mundham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in South Mundham and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Somewhere like South Mundham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know 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 photos shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
South Mundham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Mundham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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 South Mundham within the area you cover?
Yes. South Mundham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How much time does ELD need?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You will know roughly how long before we start.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. Older and listed buildings around South Mundham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Also near South Mundham
What else we do in South Mundham
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well but it depends on the product and layers.
Flat roofs in South Mundham
South Mundham is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. 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, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take a building like North Mundham Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Stephen, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
South Mundham is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in South Mundham, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes South Mundham and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the PO20 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Manor Lane and Honer Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Fisher (1 mile west), Street End (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham Common (2 miles west), Nyetimber (2 miles south-east) and Sidlesham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
What’s near South Mundham
In South Mundham, that means homes and buildings near Chichester High School For Girls and Avisford and the streets around them. South Mundham’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (3 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north-west).