West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Stedham
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Stedham, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Prices for electronic leak detection in Stedham
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Stedham
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We will point you to the likely next step. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and green roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking laps in the waterproofing and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak.
In a village or hamlet like Stedham, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. 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 in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Stedham (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Stedham
Other services in Stedham
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stedham
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stedham and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Common roof problems in Stedham
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Look out for signs like these:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Damage from equipment installers
- Failed seams and laps
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St James: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere like Stedham needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Stedham questions
How do I find out if my home in Stedham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Stedham in the area you cover?
Yes, Stedham is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote for each roof individually. Send us details of the roof, and phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Can every flat roof be tested?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we will confirm suitability.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. Outbuildings and barns around Stedham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Electronic leak detection around Stedham
Cowdray House, about 1.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stedham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Stedham Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Stedham is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Stedham, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Across West Sussex, we cover Stedham. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU29 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include The Street, The Alley and Queens Street. Close by, we survey roofs in Iping (1 mile north-west), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Minsted (1 mile south-west), Bepton Common (1 mile south-east) and Midhurst (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles east) and Portfield (11 miles south).
What’s near Stedham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Midhurst Rother College. Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.