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Electronic Leak Detection in Maudlin
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Maudlin and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll normally ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Maudlin
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We’ll point you to the likely next step. We are frequently asked to look into a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and leaking laps in the waterproofing, across commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs.
In a small place like Maudlin, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Maudlin (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Maudlin
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Peter, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Carrying out the repair work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Why get it checked now?
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. In a place like Maudlin, 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.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
What electronic leak detection looks like in Maudlin
Maudlin lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. About 1.5 miles north lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around Maudlin has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building like The March CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Maudlin is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Maudlin and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: PO18. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Augustus Way, Vespasian Close and Stane Street. Close by, we survey roofs in Westhampnett (1 mile west), Shopwyke (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-east) and Waterbeach (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Maudlin
In Maudlin, that means homes and buildings near Chichester High School For Girls, The Coach And Horses Public House and Westbourne House School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Maudlin include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
Maudlin: your questions answered
Is my home in Maudlin listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Maudlin, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Maudlin is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I book a survey in Maudlin?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
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.
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The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Maudlin, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.