East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Burlow
Electronic leak detection around Burlow, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Holes left by work on the roof
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
How electronic leak detection works in Burlow
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we will explain our choice. We will say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. Common reasons to book are leaks showing away from the breach and leaking laps in the waterproofing, across single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Some older homes in villages like Burlow are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Burlow (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Burlow: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Burlow?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Burlow in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Burlow is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Why get it checked now?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. Older cottages and farmhouses around Burlow can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Local flat roofs in Burlow
Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 2.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Burlow goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
Burlow is about 4 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Burlow is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the TN21 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Chiddingly Road and The Hedgerows. Other places close to Burlow include Horam (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile south-west), Lions Green (1 mile north-west), Hale Green (1 mile south-west) and Vines Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south).
Around Burlow
Around Burlow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The May Garland Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a hamlet or village like Burlow, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Also in Burlow
Common roof problems in Burlow
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Limit access to the roof
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.