West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Tillington
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Tillington, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks through a covered membrane
About our electronic leak detection in Tillington
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we will tell you before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. Common reasons to book are holes left by work on the roof and failed seams and laps, across flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Somewhere as small as Tillington, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Tillington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Tillington
Is Tillington in the area you cover?
Yes, Tillington is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Tillington listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
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, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Tillington
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tillington
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Tillington, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Tillington
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of All Hallows are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey will not cover
- When you will get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Tillington
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Flat and commercial roofs around Tillington
Historic houses like Petworth House, about 0.8 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Tillington goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Petworth Cof E Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Tillington and nearby. Tillington is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Electronic leak detection in GU28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Tillington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Square Tavern and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Tillington include Graffham Common.
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs often have laps and old repairs where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.