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Electronic leak detection in West Marden, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across West Marden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Holes left by work on the roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Common roof problems in West Marden
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Are they insured for the work?
About our electronic leak detection in West Marden
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. We’re often asked to look into a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and holes left by work on the roof, on roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Somewhere as small as West Marden, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
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. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- West Marden (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near West Marden
Other services in West Marden
Why it’s worth a survey now in West Marden
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in West Marden, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from West Marden
Do you cover smaller places like West Marden?
Yes. West Marden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in West Marden is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long will testing take?
Testing usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
What affects the price in West Marden
To price your survey, we look at:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, 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. A typical visit takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Cottages and farmhouses around West Marden frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Electronic leak detection in West Marden: local notes
With Uppark about 2.6 miles north, West Marden sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building like Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own a rental within reach of Rowlands Castle station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in West Marden. West Marden is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in West Marden
We work in homes and buildings around The Coach And Horses Public House, among other places. West Marden’s nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.8 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.