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Electronic leak detection in Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Saltdean? You can book electronic leak detection in Saltdean and across Brighton and Hove, with plain-English findings.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
About our electronic leak detection in Saltdean
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. We’ll say if your roof does not suit either method at the outset. We’re often asked to look into leaks through a covered membrane and leaks that return after repairs, on single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Around Saltdean, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Saltdean (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Suitability depends on the layers.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Saltdean: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Saltdean is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Saltdean?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof won’t work, we will say so before testing.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. 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.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Saltdean
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. A visit to Saltdean is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Useful tips for Saltdean property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That’s something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Places near Saltdean
More services for Saltdean
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Sections we can’t safely access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Local flat roofs in Saltdean
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Saltdean, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Monk's House, about 3.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Saltdean. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church such as St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Saltdean Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Southease station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Saltdean and the rest of Brighton and Hove. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Saltdean and the places around it.
Surveys in BN2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Saltdean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beacon Hill, Queen Victoria pub and Longhill High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Southease station, about 3.7 miles north-east. A little further out are French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). Not far away are Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.