East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Five Ash Down
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Five Ash Down. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
About our electronic leak detection in Five Ash Down
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Five Ash Down and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photographs. Typical surveys look at leaks that return after repairs and holes around roof penetrations, on single-ply roofs, green roofs and flat roof membranes.
In a village or hamlet like Five Ash Down, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Five Ash Down (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Not every leak is in the membrane. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. In a place like Five Ash Down, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Five Ash Down
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
Questions from Five Ash Down
Is Five Ash Down in the area you cover?
Yes, Five Ash Down is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Five Ash Down within the area you cover?
Yes, Five Ash Down is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
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What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
ELD is frequently possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Limit access to the roof
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Use boards when working on the roof
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Electronic leak detection around Five Ash Down
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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.
If you look after a building such as Buxted CofE Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Buxted station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Five Ash Down is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Five Ash Down. Five Ash Down is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN22 is within our area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Ashengate Way, Flaxen Fields and Olives Pit Lane. If you are just outside Five Ash Down, we cover High Hurstwood (1 mile north-east), Fairwarp (1 mile north), Sweethaws (3 miles north-east), Crowborough (4 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (5 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Newhaven (14 miles south), Peacehaven (15 miles south) and Telscombe (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Five Ash Down
Around Five Ash Down, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Uckfield College. Five Ash Down’s nearest station is Buxted station, about 1.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Five Ash Down include Brickfield Meadow.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Five Ash Down, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.