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Electronic Leak Detection in Burwash
Electronic leak detection in Burwash and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Gaps at membrane joints
Electronic leak detection in Burwash
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. Typical surveys look at failed seams and laps and stains far from any visible defect, on roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs.
In a small place like Burwash, 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.
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, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Burwash (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Burwash
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. Outbuildings and barns around Burwash are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Burwash
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Burwash questions
Is my home in Burwash listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Burwash?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How much time does ELD need?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We will give you an idea when we quote.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.
Flat and commercial roofs around Burwash
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses like Bateman's, about 0.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Burwash goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Anyone responsible for a site like Burwash CofE School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For landlords with property near Stonegate station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Burwash is about 10 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Burwash gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Burwash and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Electronic leak detection in TN19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, Rother View and Hoppers Croft Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Burwash, we cover Burwash Weald (2 miles south-west), Burwash Common (2 miles south-west), Wood's Corner (4 miles south), Dallington (4 miles south) and Punnett's Town (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Burwash
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Admiral Vernon Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, about 1.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Old Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older rural homes like those around Burwash can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- 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 we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Prices for electronic leak detection in Burwash
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Burwash
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Useful tips for Burwash property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Don’t let outlets block
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.