East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Maresfield
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Maresfield from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks that return after repairs
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive which can limit electronic testing. We’ll say if the test will not work.
About our electronic leak detection in Maresfield
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface 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 explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. We survey roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are water coming in under a flat roof and punctures from foot traffic or tools.
Older buildings in small places like Maresfield may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Maresfield (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for electronic leak detection in Maresfield
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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 we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Maresfield
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bonners CofE School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near Uckfield station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Maresfield is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Maresfield gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Maresfield. There is also a page for Crawley.
Electronic leak detection in TN22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on High Street, Robian Close and Batts Bridge Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Budlett's Common (1 mile south-east), Down Street (1 mile west), Ridgewood (3 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Newick (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
What’s near Maresfield
Around Maresfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near West Park and Uckfield College. Maresfield’s nearest station is Uckfield station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Older and listed buildings around Maresfield may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Maresfield?
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Problems we come across often include:
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere as small as Maresfield, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Towns and villages near Maresfield
Other services in Maresfield
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Maresfield: your questions answered
Is my home in Maresfield listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Maresfield?
Yes. Maresfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.