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Electronic Leak Detection in Potter's Green
Electronic leak detection in Potter's Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How electronic leak detection works in Potter's Green
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You will also know what to check next. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are damage from equipment installers and failed seams and laps.
Some older homes in villages like Potter's Green are 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Potter's Green (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Potter's Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Buxted station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Buxted CofE Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Potter's Green is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Potter's Green. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in TN22 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Buxted (1 mile north), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Framfield (2 miles south), Cooper's Green (2 miles west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Potter's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Buxted Inn and Uckfield College and the streets around them. Potter's Green has its own railway station: Buxted station. Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Brickfield Meadow.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older rural homes like those around Potter's Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Share any drawings of the roof
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Potter's Green
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Potter's Green
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
FAQs for Potter's Green
Is Potter's Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Potter's Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Potter's Green listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing usually needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.