East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Mill Corner
Electronic leak detection in Mill Corner from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Gaps at membrane joints
About our electronic leak detection in Mill Corner
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. We don’t estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. A retest after repairs can check the work if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photographs. Common reasons to book are leaks under green or ballasted roofs and damage from equipment installers, on liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Mill Corner may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Mill Corner (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Some conductive membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
Nearby places to Mill Corner
What else we do in Mill Corner
Flat and commercial roofs around Mill Corner
With Great Dixter about 1.2 miles north, Mill Corner sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Doleham station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Mill Corner is about 8 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Mill Corner and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We survey roofs across TN31 for electronic leak detection. We also cover the places around Mill Corner: Snagshall (2 miles west), Staplecross (2 miles west), Cackle Street (3 miles south), Cripp's Corner (3 miles south-west) and Brede (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Hastings (8 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-west), St Leonards (9 miles south), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south), Belmont (8 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Around Mill Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hayes Arms Hotel, among other places. The nearest railway station is Doleham station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre. The countryside around Mill Corner includes Flatropers Wood.
Common roof problems in Mill Corner
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.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Take a building like Northiam Church of England Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
FAQs for Mill Corner
Is Mill Corner within the area you cover?
Yes. Mill Corner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Mill Corner is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mill Corner
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That is something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Mill Corner can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.