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Mountfield Electronic Leak Detection
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Mountfield, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
Electronic leak detection in Mountfield
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use, and some may need lifting. 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 is not possible, we will say so. We are frequently asked to look into new roofs to check before paving or planting and failed seams and laps, on commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Somewhere as small as Mountfield, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Mountfield (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for electronic leak detection in Mountfield
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Mountfield
Do you cover smaller places like Mountfield?
Yes. Mountfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mountfield?
Yes, Mountfield is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How is ELD priced?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How does ELD work?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
How do you choose the testing method?
The roof decides the method. We’ll explain why when we quote.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs often have seams and patches that can leak. Testing depends on the roof.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Cottages and farmhouses around Mountfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Common roof problems in Mountfield
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Holes around roof penetrations
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks that return after repairs
If you own a rental within reach of Robertsbridge station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey won’t cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Towns and villages near Mountfield
Other services in Mountfield
Why it’s worth a survey now in Mountfield
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached so attention can go to the right place. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Mountfield, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Mountfield, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Mountfield
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Durhamford Manor, about 2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Mountfield goes. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Vinehall School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Mountfield is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Surveys in Mountfield work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Mountfield. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN32. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Church Road, Solomon's Lane and Eatenden Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Mountfield, we cover John's Cross (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (2 miles south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north), Battle (2 miles south) and Northbridge Street (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Mountfield
In Mountfield, that means homes and buildings near John's Cross Public House and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Mountfield is Robertsbridge station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Battle Museum of Local History (2.4 miles south). For a walk, there is Senlac Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.