West Sussex · London and the South East
Middleton-on-Sea Electronic Leak Detection
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Middleton-on-Sea from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Failed seams and laps
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a covered membrane
About our electronic leak detection in Middleton-on-Sea
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. 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. Typical surveys look at new roofs to check before paving or planting and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, on green roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies.
In smaller places like Middleton-on-Sea, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Middleton-on-Sea (PO22, BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Middleton-on-Sea
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
Anyone responsible for a site like Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a smaller place like Middleton-on-Sea, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- 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.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Middleton-on-Sea
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Flat roofs in Middleton-on-Sea
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Middleton-on-Sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Landlords with a home close to Bognor Regis station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near St Nicholas Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Middleton-on-Sea is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Middleton-on-Sea, we can come and survey your property. Middleton-on-Sea is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO22 and BN18 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Sea Lane, Elmer Road and Yapton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Elmer (1 mile east), Bilsham (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile north-west), Felpham (2 miles west) and Yapton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Lancing (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Middleton-on-Sea
Typical jobs here are in homes near Felpham Community College. For rail, the closest station is Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (4.2 miles north-west).
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Middleton-on-Sea
Do you cover smaller places like Middleton-on-Sea?
Yes. Middleton-on-Sea is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Middleton-on-Sea listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How do I book a survey in Middleton-on-Sea?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.