East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Cooksbridge, East Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Cooksbridge and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a covered membrane
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Cooksbridge can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Cooksbridge
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We will tell you if the roof can’t be tested. We survey single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies, and people most often book us about gaps at membrane joints and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Cooksbridge, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Cooksbridge (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cooksbridge
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. 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. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
How we price electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roofs in Cooksbridge
Anne of Cleves House, about 2.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cooksbridge. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Cooksbridge station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Take a building like Hamsey Community Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Cooksbridge is about 2 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Roofs in Cooksbridge get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Cooksbridge is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Station Mews, Chatfield Close and Chandler's Mead or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Chiltington (1 mile north-west), Barcombe (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-east), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Cooksbridge
Around Cooksbridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rainbow Inn, among other places. Cooksbridge has its own railway station: Cooksbridge station. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Lewes Castle (2.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Malling Down and Offham Hill.
Questions from Cooksbridge
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cooksbridge?
Yes, Cooksbridge is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Cooksbridge is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Which method do you use?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Nearby places to Cooksbridge
What else we do in Cooksbridge
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check before we quote.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well but it depends on the product and layers.