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Electronic leak detection in Brightling, East Sussex
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Brightling. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
Electronic leak detection in Brightling
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you before any testing starts. If you’ve noticed leaks through a covered membrane and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Brightling, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
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
- Brightling (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection around Brightling
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. The wider area around Brightling has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 1.9 miles north-west. 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.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cover Brightling and the rest of East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Brightling. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Electronic leak detection in TN32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include The Street and Rectory Hill, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Around Brightling
The closest station to Brightling is Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
Towns and villages near Brightling
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Brightling questions
Will you come out to Brightling?
Yes, Brightling is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Brightling?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
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. If your roof won’t work, we will say so before testing.
Which method do you use?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
What does electronic leak detection do?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That is how we locate breaches you can’t see.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Why get it checked now?
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you cannot see by eye where the roof suits it. Around Brightling, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Brightling, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A photo-illustrated written report
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Some conductive membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Brightling
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Brightling, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- 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 we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brightling
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Brightling and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Brightling
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Damage from equipment installers
If you own a rental within reach of Robertsbridge station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos