West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Wivelsfield Green
Electronic leak detection in Wivelsfield Green and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Electronic leak detection for Wivelsfield Green homes and businesses
Common questions in Wivelsfield Green
How do I find out if my home in Wivelsfield Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wivelsfield Green?
Yes, Wivelsfield Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What’s the price of ELD?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We will explain why when we quote.
Electronic leak detection in Wivelsfield Green
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are leaks through a covered membrane and breaches around outlets and penetrations, on green roofs, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Wivelsfield Green take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs frequently have laps and old repairs that can leak. We test where the roof suits it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. In a place like Wivelsfield Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wivelsfield Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wivelsfield Green. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Rural addresses near Wivelsfield Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Prices for electronic leak detection in Wivelsfield Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roofs in Wivelsfield Green
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 4.3 miles north-west lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wivelsfield Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Wivelsfield station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Ote Hall Chapel, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Wivelsfield Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Surveys in Wivelsfield Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our West Sussex coverage includes Wivelsfield Green and the places around it. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Wivelsfield Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cock Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 2.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wivelsfield Green include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.