Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Rottingdean, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Damage from equipment installers
- Gaps at membrane joints
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can frequently be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
About our electronic leak detection in Rottingdean
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Rottingdean and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks showing away from the breach and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Rottingdean take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Rottingdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rottingdean
Landlords and agents in Rottingdean book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Rottingdean
Rottingdean lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landlords with a home close to Moulsecoomb station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Anyone responsible for a site like Longhill High School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For an older house near a landmark like St Wulfran's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Rottingdean is about 3 miles west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. Whether the building in Rottingdean is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Rottingdean.
We survey roofs across the BN2 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Longhill Road, New Barn Road and Court Ord Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Ovingdean (1 mile west), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (6 miles west), Hove (5 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles west) and West Hill (4 miles west).
Near you in Rottingdean
We work in homes and buildings around Ovingdean Hall School, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School and Beacon Hill and the streets around them. Rottingdean’s nearest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 3.2 miles north-west. A little further out are Churchill Square (3.6 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Rottingdean include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Around Rottingdean, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Rottingdean, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. For an older or listed building in a place like Rottingdean, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Rottingdean, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
FAQs for Rottingdean
How do I find out if my home in Rottingdean is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Rottingdean?
Yes, Rottingdean is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
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When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing