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Electronic leak detection in Chidham, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Chidham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Patched roofs that still leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How electronic leak detection works in Chidham
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Chidham and across London and South East England. Testing usually takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at new membranes needing a check before handover and leaks through a covered membrane, on liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and green roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Chidham are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Chidham (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Chidham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chidham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Chidham hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable before testing.
Do you cover Chidham for electronic leak detection?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Chidham included.
How do you choose the testing method?
The roof decides the method. We’ll explain why when we quote.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older roofs in small places like Chidham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Also near Chidham
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Do you need electronic leak detection in Chidham?
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Damage from equipment installers
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chidham Parochial Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
Flat and commercial roofs around Chidham
Chidham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. About 4.1 miles west lies Warblington Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Chidham has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Nutbourne station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Chidham is about 4 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection in Chidham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our West Sussex coverage includes Chidham and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO18 is within our area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Chidham Lane, Harbour Way and Cot Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Bosham (1 mile east), Broadbridge (1 mile east), Hambrook (1 mile north) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (4 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles east).
Around Chidham
Around Chidham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bourne Community College and the streets around them. Chidham’s nearest station is Nutbourne station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chidham
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Do not let outlets block
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.