East Sussex · London and the South East
Polegate Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Polegate. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Gaps at membrane joints
How electronic leak detection works in Polegate
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Polegate and across London and the South East. Testing normally takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are stains far from any visible defect and leaking laps in the waterproofing.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Polegate can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Polegate (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
For a price for your roof in Polegate, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Towns and villages near Polegate
What else we do in Polegate
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Electronic leak detection around Polegate
Polegate 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take a building like Polegate Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Historic houses such as Michelham Priory, about 3.2 miles north-west, show how far back building around Polegate goes. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. For landlords with property near Polegate station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Surveys in Polegate work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Polegate is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for electronic leak detection. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across the BN26 postcode area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High Street and Church Road and the roads around them. Polegate sits on or near the A27 and A2270, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Polegate: Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Polegate
Around Polegate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Horse & Groom pub and Willingdon Community School and the streets around them. Polegate has its own railway station: Polegate station. Well-known places in the area include Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Polegate includes Combe Hill.
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Polegate
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
Questions from Polegate
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Polegate?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Polegate is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Polegate?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. A visit to a smaller place like Polegate is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.