East Sussex · London and the South East
Furner's Green Electronic Leak Detection
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Furner's Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Flat and commercial roofs around Furner's Green
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Historic houses such as Priest House, about 5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Furner's Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Danehill Church of England Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Furner's Green is about 5 miles east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Furner's Green can all book electronic leak detection. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of TN22 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Tanyard Lane and Slider's Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Danehill (1 mile north), Chelwood Common (2 miles north), Horsted Keynes (2 miles north-west), Chelwood Gate (2 miles north) and Nutley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (10 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south-east), Newhaven (15 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south).
Around Furner's Green
In Furner's Green, that means homes and buildings near Sheffield Park Garden. The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath station, about 5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles west) and Waterbury Castle (2.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Brickfield Meadow.
Electronic leak detection in Furner's Green: what you get
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We survey commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and people most often book us about stains far from any visible defect and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
Some older homes in villages like Furner's Green 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 will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Furner's Green (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. In a place like Furner's Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
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What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a small place like Furner's Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Furner's Green
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Furner's Green?
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Failed seams and laps
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Landlords with a home close to Haywards Heath station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Furner's Green
How do I find out if my home in Furner's Green is listed?
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.
Is Furner's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Furner's Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.