Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Moulsecoomb
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. We carry out electronic leak detection in Moulsecoomb, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
How electronic leak detection works in Moulsecoomb
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we will tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. We are often asked to look into breaches hidden under paving or planting and leaks that return after repairs, on liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and commercial flat roofs.
In a smaller place like Moulsecoomb, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Moulsecoomb (BN2, BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- The extent of water in the insulation
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Moulsecoomb
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- New membranes needing a check before handover
For businesses in and around places such as Churchill Square, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Moulsecoomb questions
How do I find out if my home in Moulsecoomb is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Moulsecoomb?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
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 so we can pinpoint it.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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How it works
On the day, 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. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. A visit to a smaller place like Moulsecoomb is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You tell us 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.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Moulsecoomb, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Local flat roofs in Moulsecoomb
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Moulsecoomb, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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. With Preston Manor & Gardens about 1.8 miles west, Moulsecoomb 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as St. Andrew's are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like Moulsecoomb Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Moulsecoomb is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Moulsecoomb and the rest of Brighton and Hove. We cover towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in BN2 and BN1 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Natal Road, Lewes Road and The Avenue. We also cover Bevendean (1 mile south-east), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Hollingbury (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles west).
Near you in Moulsecoomb
Around Moulsecoomb, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bevy pub, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, among other places. Moulsecoomb has its own railway station: Moulsecoomb station. A little further out are Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye, on suitable membranes. Arranging work in a smaller place like Moulsecoomb is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Moulsecoomb
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.