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Electronic leak detection in Broyle Side, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Broyle Side, with photographs and a written report.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Broyle Side: what you get
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we’ll say so. Typical surveys look at leaks through a covered membrane and breaches around outlets and penetrations, across commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Broyle Side may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Broyle Side (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Broyle Side, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- 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 the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Flat roofs in Broyle Side
With Glyndebourne about 1.7 miles south, Broyle Side sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Glynde station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Broyle Side is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. In Broyle Side, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across BN8 for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Broyle Paddock, Ballard Drive and Turnpike Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Broyle Side, we cover Norlington (1 mile west), Upper Wellingham (2 miles west), Rose Hill (2 miles north), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-west) and Isfield (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north) and Uckfield (5 miles north).
Near you in Broyle Side
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ringmer Primary and Nursery School and The Green Man pub and the streets around them. Broyle Side’s nearest station is Glynde station, roughly 2.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (0.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
Useful tips for Broyle Side property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Find the breach before more patching
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Keep outlets clear of debris
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Broyle Side
Is my home in Broyle Side listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Broyle Side in the area you cover?
Yes, Broyle Side is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do you choose the testing method?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How quickly is the report sent?
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, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
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What affects the price in Broyle Side
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. In a small place like Broyle Side, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broyle Side
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- How wet the insulation is
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies