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Electronic leak detection in Northease, East Sussex
Electronic leak detection around Northease, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
Electronic leak detection in Northease
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods usually need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. Common reasons to book are leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, across commercial flat roofs, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Somewhere as small as Northease, 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. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
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.
- Place
- Northease (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Northease
Northease lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. With Monk's House about 0.7 miles east, Northease sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own a rental within reach of Southease station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near St Peter's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you look after a building such as Priory School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Northease is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection in Northease for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our East Sussex coverage includes Northease. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: BN7. If you are just outside Northease, we cover Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Iford (1 mile north-west), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west), Southover (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (4 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (3 miles south).
What’s near Northease
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lewes and Laughton Levels and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Southease station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (2.2 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
ELD frequently works on single-ply membranes, depending on the type and build-up.
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Suitability depends on the layers.
FAQs for Northease
Will you come out to Northease?
Yes, Northease is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Northease listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you repair the leak?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
What is electronic leak detection?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
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:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Northease
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Also in Northease
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Limit access to the roof
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Note where leaks show inside and when
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere as small as Northease, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. For older village homes like those around Northease, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Northease. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.