East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Lunsford's Cross, East Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in Lunsford's Cross, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
How electronic leak detection works in Lunsford's Cross
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you at the outset. We are often asked to look into damp inside with no sign on the roof and punctures from foot traffic or tools, on liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes.
Some older homes in villages like Lunsford's Cross are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Towns and villages near Lunsford's Cross
More services for Lunsford's Cross
Flat roofs in Lunsford's Cross
Lunsford's Cross lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Collington station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Ninfield Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cover Lunsford's Cross and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Lunsford's Cross is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Electronic leak detection in TN39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Main roads around Lunsford's Cross include the A269, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Lunsford's Cross include Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Around Lunsford's Cross
In Lunsford's Cross, that means homes and buildings near Highwoods and Bexhill High Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Collington station, about 2.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Lunsford's Cross includes Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. ELD can locate them.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lunsford's Cross
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, 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 are there. For a village or hamlet like Lunsford's Cross, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lunsford's Cross
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What to tell us when you contact us
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Common questions in Lunsford's Cross
Is Lunsford's Cross within the area you cover?
Yes. Lunsford's Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Lunsford's Cross is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We will tell you if yours is not suitable at the start.