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Electronic leak detection in Ninfield, East Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Ninfield and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
How electronic leak detection works in Ninfield
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Ninfield and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and green roofs, and people most often book us about patched roofs that still leak and punctures from foot traffic or tools.
In a village or hamlet like Ninfield, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Ninfield (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Ninfield
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Gaps at membrane joints
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is VAT included in the price?
Also in Ninfield
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ninfield
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Outbuildings and barns around Ninfield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Ninfield
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Ninfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Ninfield, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Ninfield questions
Will you come out to Ninfield?
Yes, Ninfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Ninfield listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What does electronic leak detection do?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Flat and commercial roofs around Ninfield
Ninfield is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you own a rental within reach of Crowhurst station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you look after a building such as Ninfield Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Ninfield is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We visit Ninfield as part of our work across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Ninfield is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the TN33 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, Moons Hill and The Green and the roads around them. Being close to the B2095, Ninfield is simple for us to get to for electronic leak detection. We also cover the places around Ninfield: Russell's Green (1 mile south), Hooe Common (1 mile south), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile south-east), Catsfield (1 mile north-east) and Watermill (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
What’s near Ninfield
In Ninfield, that means homes and buildings near Ashburnham Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Crowhurst station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Ninfield includes Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ninfield
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Landlords and agents in Ninfield book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane.