West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Warninglid
Need electronic leak detection in Warninglid? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Patched roofs that still leak
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs frequently have laps and old repairs where breaches occur. Testing depends on the roof.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Warninglid
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. We’ll say if your roof doesn’t suit either method at the outset. If you’re worried about new membranes needing a check before handover and holes around roof penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Warninglid may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Warninglid (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Warninglid
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Tyes Place, about 1.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Warninglid. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Warninglid is about 4 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cover Warninglid and the rest of West Sussex. Warninglid is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on The Street, Staplefield Lane and Orchard Way and the roads around them. Other places close to Warninglid include Slough Green (1 mile east), Staplefield (1 mile north-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles east), Brook Street (2 miles east) and Cuckfield (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Around Warninglid
The closest station to Warninglid is Balcombe station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Warninglid include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Warninglid: your questions answered
Will you come out to Warninglid?
Yes, Warninglid is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Warninglid?
Yes, Warninglid is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Which method do you use?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We will explain why when we quote.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You will know roughly how long before we start.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Check new waterproofing before handover
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Also near Warninglid
What else we do in Warninglid
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. In a hamlet or village like Warninglid, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
When to book a survey in Warninglid
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Holes left by work on the roof
If you own a rental within reach of Balcombe station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?