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Electronic leak detection in Horney Common, East Sussex
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Horney Common? We carry out electronic leak detection in Horney Common and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Holes left by work on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Horney Common
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it is covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. We survey green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are breaches around outlets and penetrations and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak.
Some older homes in villages like Horney Common are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
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.
- Location
- Horney Common (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Around Horney Common, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Horney Common
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Take an older house close to Christ Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
FAQs for Horney Common
Do you cover Horney Common?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Horney Common as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Horney Common?
Yes, Horney Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What is electronic leak detection?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That is how we locate breaches you cannot see.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Useful tips for Horney Common property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Note where leaks show inside and when
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That’s something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Horney Common
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For landlords with property near Buxted station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Horney Common is about 3 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. In Horney Common, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Horney Common is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Old Forge Lane and Tylers Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Nutley (2 miles north-west), Duddleswell (2 miles north), Furner's Green (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles north-west) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south), Newhaven (15 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Horney Common
Around Horney Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Foresters Arms and the streets around them. Horney Common’s nearest station is Buxted station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere like Horney Common needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.