East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Burgh Hill, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Burgh Hill from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
About our electronic leak detection in Burgh Hill
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You’ll also know what to check next. We survey roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are failed seams and laps and new roofs to check before paving or planting.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Burgh Hill take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Burgh Hill (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Find the breach before more patching
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Burgh Hill
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Bateman's about 3.8 miles south-west, Burgh Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Etchingham Church of England Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Burgh Hill is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Burgh Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Burgh Hill. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN19 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Fysie Lane and Burgh Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Hurst Green (1 mile east), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north-east), Etchingham (1 mile south-west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east) and Flimwell (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Burgh Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Bull Inn and Robertsbridge Community College. The nearest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Bewl Water.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Burgh Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What we’re asked to look at in Burgh Hill
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Common reasons to book include:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Damage from equipment installers
If you let a flat or house near Etchingham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Questions from Burgh Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burgh Hill?
Yes, Burgh Hill is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Burgh Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
How long will testing take?
It usually takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burgh Hill
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.