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Electronic leak detection in Plumpton Green, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Plumpton Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes around roof penetrations
- New membranes needing a check before handover
How electronic leak detection works in Plumpton Green
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself and locates the breach. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. The results then follow in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaking laps in the waterproofing and water coming in under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Plumpton Green may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Plumpton Green (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
FAQs for Plumpton Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Plumpton Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Plumpton Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Plumpton Green as anywhere else.
Which method do you use?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing normally needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That’s how we locate breaches you can’t see.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Keep outlets clear of debris
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Towns and villages near Plumpton Green
Other services in Plumpton Green
Electronic leak detection around Plumpton Green
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to All Saints: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Plumpton station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Plumpton Green is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Plumpton Green can all book electronic leak detection. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: BN7. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Station Road, West Gate and Riddens Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in East Chiltington (1 mile south-east), Streat (1 mile south-west), South Chailey (2 miles east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north-west) and Plumpton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (15 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south-east).
Around Plumpton Green
In Plumpton Green, that means homes and buildings near Chailey School and Fountain Inn. Plumpton Green has its own railway station: Plumpton station. Well-known places in the area include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4 miles south-west). The countryside around Plumpton Green includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Blackcap.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Common roof problems in Plumpton Green
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damage from equipment installers
- Failed seams and laps
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Plumpton Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you’ll get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Plumpton Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.