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East Hoathly Electronic Leak Detection
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in East Hoathly from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
Electronic leak detection in East Hoathly
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We’ll point you to the likely next step. Common reasons to book are patched roofs that still leak and punctures from foot traffic or tools, on green roofs, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as East Hoathly, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. In a small place like East Hoathly, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why act early in East Hoathly
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. For older village homes like those around East Hoathly, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
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 safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for East Hoathly property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Do not let outlets block
- Do not leave water getting in
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Record dates and spots where water appears
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Common questions in East Hoathly
Do you cover East Hoathly?
Yes, East Hoathly is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in East Hoathly as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in East Hoathly is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Towns and villages near East Hoathly
What else we do in East Hoathly
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Local flat roofs in East Hoathly
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Horselunges Manor, about 4.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Hoathly. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like East Hoathly CofE Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church, 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 Uckfield station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in East Hoathly, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. East Hoathly is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like High Street, London Road and Rectory Close. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
What’s near East Hoathly
In East Hoathly, that means homes and buildings near Foresters Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Uckfield station, about 4.2 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
For a price for electronic leak detection in East Hoathly, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. Testing helps find them.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.