East Sussex · London and the South East
Pett Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Pett, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks that return after repairs
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Electronic leak detection in Pett: what you get
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. Repair costs are not part of the report; that’s for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work if the build-up allows. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed water coming in under a flat roof and leaks showing away from the breach, we can find out what’s behind it, on green roofs, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies alike.
In a village or hamlet like Pett, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Pett (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. In a small place like Pett, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pett
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How we price electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What we’re asked to look at in Pett
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Common reasons to book include:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
If you own a rental within reach of Three Oaks station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What electronic leak detection looks like in Pett
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Pett, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. The wider area around Pett has a long history of building, with Lamb House about 4.7 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church like St Mary & St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones 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.
Pett is about 5 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Pett, the roof can be surveyed. Pett is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN35. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Elms Lane, Pett Road and Chick Hill or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Pett, we cover Fairlight Cove (1 mile south), Friar's Hill (1 mile west), Guestling Green (2 miles west), Fairlight (2 miles south-west) and Guestling (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (5 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-west), Belmont (4 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
What’s near Pett
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak Inn. The closest station to Pett is Three Oaks station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Pett includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- The extent of water in the insulation
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
What else we do in Pett
Questions from Pett
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Pett, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Pett is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pett?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Do you work in Pett?
Yes. We cover Pett and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we look at the roof first.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof will not work, we’ll say so before testing.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.