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Electronic leak detection in East Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
Electronic leak detection across East Saltdean, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Why get it checked now?
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Blocked gutters on homes around East Saltdean overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in East Saltdean
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How electronic leak detection works in East Saltdean
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photographs. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs are not part of the report; that’s for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are patched roofs that still leak and holes around roof penetrations, on liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes.
Around a smaller place like East Saltdean, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- East Saltdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in East Saltdean
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny, but still let water through.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Failed seams and laps
For landlords with property near Southease station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Limit access to the roof
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Check new waterproofing before handover
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Flat and commercial roofs around East Saltdean
The coast is about 1 mile or less from East Saltdean, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building like Saltdean Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Take an older house close to St Nicholas: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
East Saltdean is about 4 miles west of Newhaven, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in East Saltdean, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. East Saltdean is one of the places in Brighton and Hove we cover for electronic leak detection.
We work across the BN2 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Wicklands Avenue, Oaklands Avenue and Brambletyne Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around East Saltdean: Saltdean (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Rottingdean (2 miles north-west), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Rodmell (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Brighton (5 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (7 miles west), Carlton Hill (5 miles west), Hanover (5 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
What’s near East Saltdean
We work in homes and buildings around Beacon Hill, Smugglers Rest pub and Peacehaven Community School and the streets around them. East Saltdean’s nearest station is Southease station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include French Convalescent Home (3.5 miles west) and Planet Earth Museum (3.7 miles east). The countryside around East Saltdean includes Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. 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. A visit to a smaller place like East Saltdean is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Common questions in East Saltdean
Do you cover smaller places like East Saltdean?
Yes, East Saltdean is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in East Saltdean is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof won’t work, we’ll say so before testing.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.