West Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in East Lavant, West Sussex
Electronic leak detection across East Lavant, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in East Lavant
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we will tell you before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, like drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. If you’ve noticed repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and damage from equipment installers, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as East Lavant, 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- East Lavant (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in East Lavant
Do you cover East Lavant?
We do. The survey and report are the same in East Lavant as anywhere else.
Is East Lavant within the area you cover?
Yes, East Lavant is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we check the roof first.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Older and listed buildings around East Lavant may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in East Lavant
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Nearby places to East Lavant
What else we do in East Lavant
Flat and commercial roofs around East Lavant
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With Goodwood House about 1.5 miles east, East Lavant sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Lavant CofE Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
East Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in East Lavant and nearby. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Pook Lane, Fordwater Road and Shop Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Mid Lavant (1 mile north-west), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Waterbeach (2 miles east) and Maudlin (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in East Lavant
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak Public House and Bishop Luffa School and the streets around them. The closest station to East Lavant is Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (2 miles south) and The Chichester City Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
When to book a survey in East Lavant
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Damage from equipment installers
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Limit access to the roof
- Don’t let outlets block
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Somewhere like East Lavant needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in East Lavant, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.