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Electronic leak detection in Tangmere, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Tangmere, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
About our electronic leak detection in Tangmere
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods usually need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. We survey green roofs, flat roof membranes and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most often book us about holes around roof penetrations and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
In a smaller place like Tangmere, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Tangmere
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks through a covered membrane
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Tangmere Primary Academy, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
Common questions in Tangmere
Do you cover smaller places like Tangmere?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Tangmere is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. A visit to Tangmere is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Tangmere, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Electronic leak detection around Tangmere
Goodwood House, about 1.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tangmere. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
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. For an older house near a landmark such as St Andrew's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Tangmere across London and South East England. Tangmere is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across the PO20 and PO18 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Near you in Tangmere
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ormiston Six Villages Academy and Westbourne House School. The closest station to Tangmere is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Tangmere includes Levin Down.
Nearby places to Tangmere
Other services in Tangmere
What happens if roof problems are left?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Blocked gutters on homes around Tangmere overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
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