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Litlington Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Litlington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Stains far from any visible defect
Flat and commercial roofs around Litlington
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Litlington, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. 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. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Alfriston Clergy House lies about 0.5 miles north, so building around Litlington goes back a long way. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
Litlington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Litlington is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of BN26 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on The Street, Clapham Lane and Litlington Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Lullington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north) and Milton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
What’s near Litlington
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough And Harrow Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Electronic leak detection in Litlington: what you get
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we’ll say so. If you’re worried about leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and new roofs to check before paving or planting, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Litlington, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. 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 you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Litlington (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Don’t leave water getting in
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Litlington frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Common roof problems in Litlington
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes around roof penetrations
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Alfriston School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their insurance cover
Questions from Litlington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Litlington?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Litlington?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I book a survey in Litlington?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we will confirm suitability.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Sections we cannot safely access
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Litlington
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs