Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Carlton Hill Electronic Leak Detection
Independent electronic leak detection in Carlton Hill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Failed seams and laps
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
How electronic leak detection works in Carlton Hill
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Carlton Hill and the rest of London and South East England. Testing typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photos. We survey commercial flat roofs, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and people most often book us about stains far from any visible defect and water coming in under a flat roof.
In a smaller place like Carlton Hill, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Carlton Hill questions
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Carlton Hill, such as hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
How do I find out if my home in Carlton Hill is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long will testing take?
It normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
Is Carlton Hill in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Carlton Hill.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Other services in Carlton Hill
What affects the price in Carlton Hill
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
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
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Have roof specifications to hand
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That’s something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we will say so.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Carlton Hill
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Local flat roofs in Carlton Hill
Carlton Hill lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
The streets around a church like Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For hotels and guest houses around Carlton Hill, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you own a rental within reach of Brighton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in Carlton Hill, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Carlton Hill is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we work for electronic leak detection.
All of BN2, BN1 and BN50 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on New Road, North Road and Brills Lane and the roads around them. Carlton Hill is on the A259, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Carlton Hill, we cover Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). Carlton Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove.
What’s near Carlton Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Devonshire Arms, Queen's Park and Academy of Creative Training and the streets around them. Carlton Hill’s nearest station is Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Homes around Carlton Hill frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Carlton Hill, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.