East Sussex · London and the South East
Penhurst Electronic Leak Detection
Need electronic leak detection in Penhurst? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Useful tips for Penhurst property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Don’t let outlets block
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
How electronic leak detection works in Penhurst
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You’ll also know what to check next. We survey roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damp inside with no sign on the roof and patched roofs that still leak.
Somewhere as small as Penhurst, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Penhurst (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- The extent of water in the insulation
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
Flat roofs in Penhurst
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 4.7 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Penhurst goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Battle station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Penhurst is about 6 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Penhurst and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our East Sussex coverage includes Penhurst and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Electronic leak detection in TN33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Penhurst include Steven's Crouch (2 miles south-east), Netherfield (2 miles north-east), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north), Hollingrove (3 miles north) and Brightling (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (8 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Penhurst
In Penhurst, that means homes and buildings near Ashburnham Park, among other places. The closest station to Penhurst is Battle station, about 3.8 miles east. A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles east) and Bexhill Hospital (5.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Senlac Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can frequently be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
FAQs for Penhurst
How do I find out if my home in Penhurst is listed?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Penhurst?
Yes, Penhurst is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Penhurst often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Common roof problems in Penhurst
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover