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Electronic Leak Detection in Hooe Common
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Hooe Common. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hooe Common
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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.
Electronic leak detection in Hooe Common
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you before any testing starts. We survey single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks showing away from the breach and gaps at membrane joints.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Hooe Common take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Hooe Common (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Fixing the holes we find
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is frequently possible on bituminous membranes, depending on what’s below.
Also near Hooe Common
What else we do in Hooe Common
Electronic leak detection around Hooe Common
Hooe Common lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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 usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. If you own a rental within reach of Cooden Beach station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Hooe Common is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Surveys in Hooe Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Hooe Common is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of TN33 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Hooe Common include Russell's Green (1 mile north-east), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile east), Ninfield (1 mile north), Watermill (2 miles east) and Catsfield (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles west) and St Leonards (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Hooe Common
We work in homes and buildings around Highwoods, The Red Lion Inn and Bexhill High Academy and the streets around them. Hooe Common’s nearest station is Cooden Beach station, about 2.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
FAQs for Hooe Common
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hooe Common?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Hooe Common listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will you repair the leak?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Check new waterproofing before handover
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Hooe Common
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
- New membranes needing a check before handover
If you look after a building such as Ninfield Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Hooe Common, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.