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Electronic Leak Detection in Icklesham
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Icklesham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Damage from equipment installers
- Water coming in under a flat roof
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Carrying out the repair work
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Icklesham
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
About our electronic leak detection in Icklesham
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Just ask about your roof. If you’ve noticed damp inside with no sign on the roof and new membranes needing a check before handover, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Icklesham, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Icklesham (TN36)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out so attention can go to the right place. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Icklesham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Icklesham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
For a price for your roof in Icklesham, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. Testing helps find them.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Icklesham
How do I find out if my home in Icklesham is listed?
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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Icklesham?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You will know roughly how long before we start.
Do you cover Icklesham for electronic leak detection?
Yes. We cover Icklesham and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Icklesham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
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Flat and commercial roofs around Icklesham
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Icklesham, 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. With Lamb House about 3.7 miles north-east, Icklesham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Winchelsea station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you look after a building such as Icklesham Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Nicholas, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Icklesham is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Icklesham. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN36 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Tithe Barn Field, Manor Close and High Fords or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Icklesham, we cover Broad Street (1 mile west), Cock Marling (2 miles north), Udimore (2 miles north), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Around Icklesham
Icklesham’s nearest station is Winchelsea station, roughly 2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Camber Castle (3.2 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east). Not far away are Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.