East Sussex · London and the South East
Etchingwood Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Etchingwood. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Water coming in under a flat roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
About our electronic leak detection in Etchingwood
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. We do not estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are punctures from foot traffic or tools and failed seams and laps.
Some older homes in villages like Etchingwood are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Etchingwood (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Etchingwood
Will you come out to Etchingwood?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Etchingwood?
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.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What we’re asked to look at in Etchingwood
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
If you look after a building such as Uckfield College, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for electronic leak detection in Etchingwood, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Older and listed buildings around Etchingwood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Rural addresses near Etchingwood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- 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
- Keep pets in another room
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Flat roofs in Etchingwood
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. In Sussex, older roofs are often 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Landlords with a home close to Buxted station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Etchingwood is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Etchingwood and nearby. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN22. We also cover the places around Etchingwood: Potter's Green (1 mile north-west), Buxted (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile south-west), Blackboys (1 mile south-east) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Near you in Etchingwood
In Etchingwood, that means homes and buildings near The Buxted Inn. Etchingwood’s nearest station is Buxted station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies