West Sussex · London and the South East
Strettington Electronic Leak Detection
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Strettington and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Failed seams and laps
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Strettington
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It is testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. Typical surveys look at holes around roof penetrations and leaks through a covered membrane, across flat roof membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Strettington 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. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Strettington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Share any drawings of the roof
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Around Strettington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Flat roofs in Strettington
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Goodwood House about 0.9 miles north-west, Strettington sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Boxgrove CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. If you’re in Strettington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Strettington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the PO18 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
What’s near Strettington
In Strettington, that means homes and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House and Westbourne House School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
When to book a survey in Strettington
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Patched roofs that still leak
The streets around a church such as St Andrew's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
FAQs for Strettington
Do you cover smaller places like Strettington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Strettington?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Strettington is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Why get it checked now?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Older and listed buildings around Strettington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Strettington
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.