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Ashton Green Electronic Leak Detection
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Ashton Green and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Patched roofs that still leak
Electronic leak detection around Ashton Green
About 1 mile south-west lies Glyndebourne, a reminder of how long the area around Ashton Green has been built on. 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ringmer Primary and Nursery School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Glynde station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Ashton Green is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Roofs in Ashton Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Ashton Green is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the BN8 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Neaves Lane and Potato Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Ringmer (1 mile west), Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (3 miles south-west) and Firle (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Ashton Green
Around Ashton Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form and The Green Man pub. Ashton Green’s nearest station is Glynde station, about 2.1 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (0.7 miles north-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
How electronic leak detection works in Ashton Green
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Tell us about your roof to find out more. If you’ve noticed leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and gaps at membrane joints, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Ashton Green are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Ashton Green (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Ashton Green property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Note where leaks show inside and when
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
FAQs for Ashton Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashton Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashton Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Ashton Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
How is ELD priced?
We quote for each roof individually. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Do you test for 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Ashton Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ashton Green
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. For a village or hamlet like Ashton Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Signs you need electronic leak detection in Ashton Green
Holes in a membrane frequently come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see