West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Warminghurst, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Warminghurst and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks that return after repairs
How electronic leak detection works in Warminghurst
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we’ll say so. We’re often asked to look into damage from equipment installers and leaking laps in the waterproofing, on roof terraces and balconies, green roofs and single-ply roofs.
Somewhere as small as Warminghurst, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Warminghurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Warminghurst, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs frequently have seams and patches where breaches occur. Testing depends on the roof.
Inverted and paved roofs
We’ll tell you if your inverted or paved roof is not suitable.
Nearby places to Warminghurst
What else we do in Warminghurst
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around Warminghurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us 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.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Read more
Common questions in Warminghurst
Is Warminghurst in the area you cover?
Yes, Warminghurst is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Warminghurst as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Warminghurst?
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What is electronic leak detection?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Warminghurst. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Outbuildings and barns around Warminghurst are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Electronic leak detection in Warminghurst: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Parham House about 3.9 miles south-west, Warminghurst 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ashington CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Sepulchre, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Warminghurst is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection in Warminghurst for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Warminghurst is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RH20. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Thakeham (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north), Heath Common (1 mile south-west) and West Chiltington (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Warminghurst
Around Warminghurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rydon Community College, among other places. Warminghurst’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 4.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
Common roof problems in Warminghurst
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks that return after repairs
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours