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Electronic leak detection in Flimwell, East Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Flimwell, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- New membranes needing a check before handover
About our electronic leak detection in Flimwell
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. 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 will point you to the likely next step. We are often asked to look into leaks showing away from the breach and punctures from foot traffic or tools, across liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Flimwell take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Flimwell (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Flimwell
Will you come out to Flimwell?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Flimwell is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Around Flimwell, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
What affects the price in Flimwell
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Nearby places to Flimwell
Other services in Flimwell
Electronic leak detection around Flimwell
Scotney Castle, about 3.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Flimwell. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you live in an older home near St Augustine's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Landlords with a home close to Etchingham station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Flimwell is about 10 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. In Flimwell, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our East Sussex coverage includes Flimwell and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN5 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on High Street, London Road and Corner Farm Close or a nearby road, we can help. Flimwell sits on or near the B2087, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Flimwell, we cover Stonecrouch (2 miles north-west), Ticehurst (2 miles west), Three Leg Cross (2 miles west), Cooper's Corner (2 miles south-east) and Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Flimwell
For rail, the closest station is Etchingham station, about 3 miles south. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.