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Electronic leak detection in Founthill, East Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Founthill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
Electronic leak detection in Founthill: what you get
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs are not part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. A retest after repairs can check the work if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photos. We survey single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and green roofs, and people most often book us about holes around roof penetrations and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Founthill take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Founthill (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need electronic leak detection in Founthill?
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Holes around roof penetrations
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Founthill
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Founthill, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Founthill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Questions from Founthill
Will you come out to Founthill?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Founthill listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
How long will testing take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
Local flat roofs in Founthill
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Uckfield station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building such as Newick Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover Founthill and the rest of East Sussex. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of BN8 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Around Founthill
In Founthill, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Oak Inn. The closest station to Founthill is Uckfield station, roughly 3.3 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Founthill
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Useful tips for Founthill property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Keep outlets clear of debris
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.