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Electronic leak detection in Cliffe, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Cliffe, with photos and a written report.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
How electronic leak detection works in Cliffe
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 talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof cannot be tested. If you’ve noticed leaking laps in the waterproofing and damage from equipment installers, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Cliffe often have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them when booking. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity, which can rule out some methods. We will say if the test won’t work.
Why get it checked now?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached so attention can go to the right place. In a smaller place like Cliffe, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Cliffe questions
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Cliffe, such as hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Is Cliffe within the area you cover?
Yes, Cliffe is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How do I book a survey in Cliffe?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cliffe
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Useful tips for Cliffe property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Find the breach before more patching
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. A visit to Cliffe is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Cliffe, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Electronic leak detection around Cliffe
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Within a mile and a half or so of Cliffe there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
If you let a flat or house near Lewes station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Priory School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Thomas at Cliffe, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Roofs in Cliffe get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage includes Cliffe. There is also a page for Brighton.
Every address in BN7 and BN8 is covered for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road. You will find Cliffe on the A26, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Cliffe
Around Cliffe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gardeners Arms, Railway Land and Lewes Old Grammar School. Cliffe has its own railway station: Lewes station. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (0.5 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.