East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Rotherfield, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Rotherfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
About our electronic leak detection in Rotherfield
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We will point you to the likely next step. We survey roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are breaches hidden under paving or planting and waterproofing to test before it’s covered.
Somewhere as small as Rotherfield, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Rotherfield (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Rotherfield
Is Rotherfield within the area you cover?
Yes. Rotherfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Rotherfield listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Electronic leak detection around Rotherfield
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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 lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Denys, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For landlords with property near Crowborough station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Rotherfield is about 2 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Rotherfield is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Electronic leak detection in TN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Church Road, Station Road and Church Walk or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in High Cross (1 mile south-east), Town Row (1 mile north-east), Argos Hill (1 mile south-east), Mark Cross (2 miles north-east) and Woolbridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Rotherfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beacon Academy, The King's Arms Public House and St Joseph Seminary and the streets around them. The closest station to Rotherfield is Crowborough station, roughly 1.3 miles west. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
When to book a survey in Rotherfield
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
Anyone responsible for a site like Rotherfield Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Leave it or get it looked at?
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. For an older or listed building in a place like Rotherfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a village or hamlet like Rotherfield, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Fixing the holes we find
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Rotherfield
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies