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Electronic Leak Detection in Mid Lavant
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Mid Lavant, with photos and a written report.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Holes around roof penetrations
FAQs for Mid Lavant
Do you cover smaller places like Mid Lavant?
Yes, Mid Lavant is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Mid Lavant?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Mid Lavant as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we look at the roof first.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we’ll confirm suitability.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s the price of ELD?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Mid Lavant?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
About our electronic leak detection in Mid Lavant
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. If you’ve noticed water coming in under a flat roof and leaks showing away from the breach, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Mid Lavant, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for electronic leak detection in Mid Lavant
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Why get it checked now?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. For older village homes like those around Mid Lavant, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mid Lavant
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Mid Lavant
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
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What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Mid Lavant, older homes can have small or awkward roof 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.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Flat roofs in Mid Lavant
Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 1.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Mid Lavant goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take a building like Lavant CofE Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For landlords with property near Fishbourne station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Mid Lavant gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Mid Lavant. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO18 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close. We also cover East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
What’s near Mid Lavant
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Earl Of March Public House and Bishop Luffa School and the streets around them. Mid Lavant’s nearest station is Fishbourne station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Check new waterproofing before handover
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.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.