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Electronic leak detection in Broad Street, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Broad Street. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks that return after repairs
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Carrying out the repair work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Electronic leak detection in Broad Street
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that’s for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at new membranes needing a check before handover and water coming in under a flat roof, on commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies.
In a small place like Broad Street, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Broad Street (TN36)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Broad Street
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Street?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Broad Street hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Broad Street is within about 3 miles of the coast.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing typically takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Cottages and farmhouses around Broad Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Do you need electronic leak detection in Broad Street?
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Gaps at membrane joints
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Nicholas: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What affects the price in Broad Street
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Electronic leak detection around Broad Street
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Broad Street, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. The wider area around Broad Street has a long history of building, with Lamb House about 4.1 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Icklesham Church of England Primary 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 Doleham station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Broad Street is about 5 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Surveys in Broad Street work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Broad Street and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the TN36 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Icklesham (1 mile east), Udimore (1 mile north), Cock Marling (2 miles north-east), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (5 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Broad Street
Broad Street’s nearest station is Doleham station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Camber Castle (3.7 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Broad Street includes Flatropers Wood.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.