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Electronic leak detection in Hollington, East Sussex
Electronic leak detection in Hollington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
About our electronic leak detection in Hollington
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. If you’ve noticed leaks that return after repairs and holes left by work on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Hollington often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them when booking, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Hollington (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Hollington
Is the coastal weather around Hollington hard on roofs?
It can do. Hollington is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Hollington within the area you cover?
Yes, Hollington is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Hollington
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Nearby places to Hollington
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Hollington
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hollington. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roofs in Hollington
Hollington is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. About 4.8 miles north lies Durhamford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hollington has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of St Leonards Warrior Square station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you look after a building like Hollington Primary Academy, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Hollington is about 1 mile north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Hollington is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Hollington is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN38, TN37 and TN34 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Kent Road, Duke Road and Ford Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Hollington sits on or near the A21, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Silverhill (1 mile south-east), Hastings (1 mile south-east), Baldslow (1 mile north), St Helen's (1 mile east) and St Leonards (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Hollington
Typical jobs here are in homes near William Parker Sports College, The Wishing Tree pub and Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood, among other places. Hollington’s nearest station is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Hastings Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Don’t leave water getting in
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That is something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
When to book a survey in Hollington
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks that return after repairs
For businesses in and around places such as Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a smaller place like Hollington, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.