East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Battle, East Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Battle, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Why it’s worth a survey now in Battle
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. In a smaller place like Battle, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
About our electronic leak detection in Battle
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Battle and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are damp inside with no sign on the roof and breaches hidden under paving or planting, across green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes.
Around a smaller place like Battle, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Battle (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Battle
Also in Battle
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. Testing helps find them.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
FAQs for Battle
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Battle?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Battle?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable before testing.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That is how we locate breaches you can’t see.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Battle, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- 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.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Battle
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Battle and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What affects the price in Battle
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Flat roofs in Battle
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Within a mile and a half or so of Battle there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
Historic houses such as Durhamford Manor, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building around Battle goes. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. For hotels and guest houses around Battle, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Battle and the rest of East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage includes Battle and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN33. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Market Road and Station Road and the roads around them. With the A271 and A2100 close by, Battle is simple for us to get to for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Battle
Around Battle, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Claverham Community College and The Abbey Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (less than half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Battle include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.