East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Heathfield, East Sussex
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Heathfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Water coming in under a flat roof
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Heathfield, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
About our electronic leak detection in Heathfield
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. If you’ve noticed stains far from any visible defect and leaks that return after repairs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Heathfield frequently have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Heathfield (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check before we quote.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Flat roofs in Heathfield
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Richards Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Parkside Community Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Bookings from Heathfield are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Heathfield is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across TN21 for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Upper Station Road, Station Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A265 and A267, Heathfield is easy for us to reach for electronic leak detection. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Cade Street (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
What’s near Heathfield
Around Heathfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Heathfield Community College and Runt-in-Tun pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Old Castle (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
Common questions in Heathfield
Will you come out to Heathfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Heathfield?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How much time does ELD need?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We will give you an idea when we quote.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Heathfield book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
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
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.