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Electronic leak detection in Duddleswell, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. We carry out electronic leak detection in Duddleswell.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
How electronic leak detection works in Duddleswell
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you before any testing starts. We survey roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and green roofs, and people most often book us about leaking laps in the waterproofing and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause.
Somewhere as small as Duddleswell, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. 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. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. In a small place like Duddleswell, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Prices for electronic leak detection in Duddleswell
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Duddleswell
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Duddleswell and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Sections we cannot safely access
- How wet the insulation is
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Questions from Duddleswell
Do you cover Duddleswell?
Yes, Duddleswell is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Duddleswell?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Duddleswell?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does electronic leak detection do?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Flat roofs in Duddleswell
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
In and around Duddleswell, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Duddleswell gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in TN22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Duddleswell, we cover Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Duddleswell
The closest station to Duddleswell is Buxted station, about 3.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). For a walk, there is Brickfield Meadow.
What we are asked to look at in Duddleswell
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Landlords with a home close to Buxted station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?