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Electronic leak detection in Charlton, West Sussex
We carry out electronic leak detection in Charlton and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Flat roofs in Charlton
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. West Dean House, about 1.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Charlton. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Singleton CofE Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Charlton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Charlton and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Charlton and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Charlton Road and Knight's Hill or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Charlton: Singleton (1 mile west), East Dean (1 mile east), West Dean (2 miles west), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Charlton
A little further out are Chichester Centre (4.6 miles south) and Weald and Downland Gridshell (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
How electronic leak detection works in Charlton
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help because they show what’s under the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof can’t be tested. Common reasons to book are punctures from foot traffic or tools and failed seams and laps, on green roofs, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Somewhere as small as Charlton, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Charlton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Charlton
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Common roof problems in Charlton
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Common questions in Charlton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charlton?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Charlton?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can every flat roof be tested?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Tell us what you know about the roof and we’ll confirm suitability.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How do I book a survey in Charlton?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Nearby places to Charlton
Also in Charlton
Why act early in Charlton
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. For older village homes like those around Charlton, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Charlton, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- A written report with photographs
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older rural homes like those around Charlton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
What electronic leak detection does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Some conductive membranes
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- The extent of water in the insulation
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs