East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Peasmarsh, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Peasmarsh, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
What we are asked to look at in Peasmarsh
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
For landlords with property near Rye station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey will not cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Electronic leak detection in Peasmarsh: what you get
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD won’t work on your roof before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, like drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. Typical surveys look at waterproofing to test before it’s covered and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, across green roofs, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
In a small place like Peasmarsh, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Peasmarsh (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older roofs in small places like Peasmarsh can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Useful tips for Peasmarsh property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Find the breach before more patching
- Act on new leaks promptly
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That’s something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing and that changes how testing works.
FAQs for Peasmarsh
Do you cover smaller places like Peasmarsh?
Yes, Peasmarsh is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Peasmarsh?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Peasmarsh
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Peasmarsh
Peasmarsh lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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 normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you look after a building like Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Peasmarsh is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Peasmarsh and the surrounding area. Peasmarsh is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across TN31 for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Main Street, Farleys Way and The Maltings, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Flackley Ash (1 mile north-west), Beckley (2 miles north-west), Cock Marling (2 miles south), Udimore (3 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Around Peasmarsh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Horse And Cart Inn and Rye College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rye station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Ypres Tower (2.6 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Flatropers Wood.