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Hailsham Electronic Leak Detection
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Hailsham? You can book electronic leak detection in Hailsham and across East Sussex.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Failed seams and laps
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Hailsham
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. We will say if your roof doesn’t suit either method before any testing starts. We’re frequently asked to look into leaking laps in the waterproofing and punctures from foot traffic or tools, on liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs.
Around Hailsham, many garages, porches and extensions have flat roofs of their own. Some older garages have cement sheet roofs, which on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, which a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before anyone disturbs them. Felt, rubber and fibreglass coverings each need a different approach. Asbestos testing isn’t part of what we do, though a report may flag materials that could contain it.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Hailsham (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. A typical visit in Hailsham begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Prices for electronic leak detection in Hailsham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the exact price 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.
Hailsham questions
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Hailsham, like hotels?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hailsham?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Electronic leak detection in Hailsham: local notes
Within a mile and a half or so of Hailsham there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. About 1.5 miles north lies Horselunges Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hailsham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Polegate station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of Saint Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Hailsham and the rest of East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on High Street, Market Place and Station Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A271 and A295 close by, Hailsham is simple for us to get to for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Hailsham has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Hailsham
Around Hailsham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Grenadier pub and White House Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Hailsham is Polegate station, about 3 miles south. A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Hailsham includes Combe Hill.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Hailsham?
Holes in a membrane frequently come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Take a building like Hailsham Community College: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
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Useful tips for Hailsham property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.