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Electronic Leak Detection in Burwash Common
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Burwash Common and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Electronic leak detection in Burwash Common: what you get
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We’ll point you to the likely next step. We survey roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks through a covered membrane and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Burwash Common take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Burwash Common
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Bateman's, about 1.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burwash Common. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St Philip's Church: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. If you own a rental within reach of Stonegate station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Burwash Common, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across East Sussex, we cover Burwash Common. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane. If you’re just outside Burwash Common, we cover Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Burwash Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Wheel Inn. The closest station to Burwash Common is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like Burwash Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Burwash Common
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Limit access to the roof
- Do not leave water getting in
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Nearby places to Burwash Common
What else we do in Burwash Common
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. Older and listed buildings around Burwash Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Burwash Common, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Burwash Common
Do you cover Burwash Common?
Yes, Burwash Common is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Burwash Common?
Yes, Burwash Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll confirm suitability.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.