West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Sullington
Electronic leak detection in Sullington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Failed seams and laps
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Older roofs in small places like Sullington can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
About our electronic leak detection in Sullington
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays when conditions allow. Let us know about your roof to find out more. Typical surveys look at water coming in under a flat roof and leaks showing away from the breach, on roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and green roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Sullington may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Sullington (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sullington
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. ELD can locate them.
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check this first.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sullington
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye, on suitable membranes. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Sullington
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Some conductive membranes
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Towns and villages near Sullington
Other services in Sullington
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Electronic leak detection around Sullington
With Parham House about 2.5 miles west, Sullington sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you own a rental within reach of Amberley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building like Thakeham Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Sullington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Sullington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Sullington is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Sullington: Storrington (1 mile north-west), Heath Common (1 mile north-east), Washington (1 mile east), Rock (1 mile east) and Cootham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (8 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Sullington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Anchor Inn and Rydon Community College. Sullington’s nearest station is Amberley station, about 4.7 miles west. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Amberley Castle (4.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
Questions from Sullington
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sullington?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Sullington is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Sullington 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.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long will testing take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.