East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Cripp's Corner
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Cripp's Corner. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Gaps at membrane joints
What electronic leak detection looks like in Cripp's Corner
Historic houses like Durhamford Manor, about 1.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Cripp's Corner goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex often 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Robertsbridge station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. The streets around a church such as St Marks Staplecross are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Cripp's Corner is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Cripp's Corner gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in TN32 is within our area for electronic leak detection. We also cover the places around Cripp's Corner: Swaile's Green (1 mile south), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Around Cripp's Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Hart pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Cripp's Corner include Senlac Hill.
About our electronic leak detection in Cripp's Corner
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we will use. We’ll say if your roof does not suit either method at the outset. We survey roof terraces and balconies, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damage from equipment installers and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
In a village or hamlet like Cripp's Corner, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Cripp's Corner (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Some conductive membranes
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Places near Cripp's Corner
Other services in Cripp's Corner
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Cripp's Corner, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
For a price for electronic leak detection in Cripp's Corner, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Share any drawings of the roof
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
What affects the price in Cripp's Corner
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
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.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Cripp's Corner?
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Problems we come across often include:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Take a building like Staplecross Methodist Primary School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you’ll get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
Cripp's Corner: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Cripp's Corner is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Cripp's Corner?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Cripp's Corner is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How is ELD priced?
We quote for each roof individually. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks, and call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.