East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Robertsbridge
We carry out electronic leak detection in Robertsbridge and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Failed seams and laps
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Electronic leak detection in Robertsbridge
Some flat roofs can’t be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we’ll tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
Somewhere as small as Robertsbridge, 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Robertsbridge (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it’s covered.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Robertsbridge: your questions answered
Is Robertsbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Robertsbridge is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Robertsbridge in the area you cover?
Yes, Robertsbridge is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Why get it checked now?
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. In a small place like Robertsbridge, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Flat and commercial roofs around Robertsbridge
Historic houses such as Durhamford Manor, about 3.8 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Robertsbridge goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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 plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take an older house close to Robertsbridge United Reformed Church: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Salehurst Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Robertsbridge station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Robertsbridge is about 9 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Robertsbridge and the rest of East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across the TN32 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. You will find streets like Station Road, High Street and Glenleigh Walk, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Robertsbridge: Northbridge Street (1 mile north-east), Salehurst (1 mile north-east), John's Cross (2 miles south-east), Mountfield (2 miles south) and Oxley's Green (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Around Robertsbridge
We work in homes and buildings around The Ostrich Hotel and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. Robertsbridge has its own railway station: Robertsbridge station. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Robertsbridge include Senlac Hill.
Also near Robertsbridge
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For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Robertsbridge and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Robertsbridge, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.