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Electronic Leak Detection in Wisborough Green
Electronic leak detection in Wisborough Green and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- New membranes needing a check before handover
How electronic leak detection works in Wisborough Green
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. The results then follow in a written report with photos. We survey single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs, and people most often book us about waterproofing to test before it’s covered and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Wisborough Green may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Wisborough Green (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
Towns and villages near Wisborough Green
Also in Wisborough Green
When to book a survey in Wisborough Green
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Failed seams and laps
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What electronic leak detection looks like in Wisborough Green
The wider area around Wisborough Green has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 4.4 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take a building like Wisborough Green Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Wisborough Green is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Wisborough Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Wisborough Green. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH14 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Balchins Close, Thornton Meadow and School Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Wisborough Green, we cover Kirdford (2 miles west), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-west), Ifold (3 miles north-west), Loxwood (4 miles north) and Balls Cross (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (14 miles east).
Around Wisborough Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cricketers Arms Public House and The Weald School and the streets around them. The closest station to Wisborough Green is Billingshurst station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre. Not far away are The Mens.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Wisborough Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Wisborough Green, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Why act early in Wisborough Green
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. For an older or listed building in a place like Wisborough Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wisborough Green
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Useful tips for Wisborough Green property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Questions from Wisborough Green
Do you cover smaller places like Wisborough Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Wisborough Green listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How does ELD work?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.