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Electronic Leak Detection in Guestling
Electronic leak detection in Guestling from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
How electronic leak detection works in Guestling
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we will tell you before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. If you’ve noticed leaks under green or ballasted roofs and damage from equipment installers, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies alike.
In a small place like Guestling, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Guestling (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Guestling, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. 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 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.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Some conductive membranes
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Moisture spread under the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Guestling
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Guestling: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Guestling 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.
Will you come out to Guestling?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Share any details you have and we will check whether ELD will work.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
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.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local flat roofs in Guestling
Guestling lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Older houses across Sussex frequently 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. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take an older house close to St Laurence's Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. If you own a rental within reach of Three Oaks station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Guestling is about 3 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Guestling and the surrounding area. Across East Sussex, we cover Guestling. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN35 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Pett Road, Chapel Lane and Winchelsea Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Guestling, we cover Guestling Green (1 mile north-east), Friar's Hill (1 mile east), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west), Fairlight (1 mile south-east) and Ore (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (3 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Guestling
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hastings Academy, Buckswood School and Speckled Wood. The closest station to Guestling is Three Oaks station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Barn Theatre and Museum (2.1 miles west) and Conquest Hospital (2.7 miles west). The countryside around Guestling includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Useful tips for Guestling property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Record dates and spots where water appears
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.