West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Wick
Electronic leak detection in Wick and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Electronic leak detection in Wick: what you get
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods usually need a wet roof surface 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’ll explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. We survey single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most often book us about holes around roof penetrations and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak.
In smaller places like Wick, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Wick (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Wick
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Wick, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Wick. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
With Ecclesden Manor about 3.5 miles east, the area around Wick has a long history. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Wick, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you live in an older home near All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Wick as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: BN17. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft. With the B2284 close by, Wick is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Wick include Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wick
We work in homes and buildings around Littlehampton College, Locomotive Public House and The Littlehampton Academy, among other places. The closest station to Wick is Littlehampton station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Wick includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Wick, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Finding the breach sooner limits that. In an older home around Wick, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How we price electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
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.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Wick property owners
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Find the breach before more patching
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Act on new leaks promptly
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Nearby places to Wick
Other services in Wick
Common questions in Wick
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Wick, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Wick is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Wick, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is Wick in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out electronic leak detection in Wick, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Carrying out the repair work
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wick
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies