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Walberton Electronic Leak Detection
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Walberton? We carry out electronic leak detection in Walberton and across West Sussex.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Stains far from any visible defect
Electronic leak detection in Walberton
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It is testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’ve noticed new membranes needing a check before handover and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Walberton, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Walberton (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Walberton
Walberton is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Walberton and Binsted 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 Barnham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Walberton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in BN18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to Walberton include Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Walberton
We work in homes and buildings around St Philip Howard Catholic High School. The closest station to Walberton is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. Around Walberton, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Around Walberton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Questions from Walberton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Walberton?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Walberton hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Walberton is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
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 booking.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing normally needs a wet surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Will you repair the leak?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What we are asked to look at in Walberton
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Failed seams and laps
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs.