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Electronic leak detection in St Leonards, East Sussex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across St Leonards, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in St Leonards
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. It is testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’re worried about stains far from any visible defect and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a town like St Leonards, lots of shops, schools and business units have flat roofs. Out of sight, they tend to be forgotten until a leak appears, and by then the insulation underneath may be wet. A close look at outlets, upstands and the membrane itself shows where it stands. Let us know who manages the building so access to the roof can be arranged.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- St Leonards (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in St Leonards
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
For landlords with property near St Leonards Warrior Square station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?
Places near St Leonards
Also in St Leonards
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out so attention can go to the right place. Around St Leonards, gutters that overflow soak the wall below, and damp follows inside. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Neither gets better on its own.
For a price for your roof in St Leonards, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Parking in a town like St Leonards is typically simple, but let us know if there’s a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the roof space, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for electronic leak detection in St Leonards, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Common questions in St Leonards
Does being near the coast affect roofs in St Leonards?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is my home in St Leonards listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How do you choose the testing method?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We’ll explain why when we quote.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Some conductive membranes
- Carrying out the repair work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
Flat roofs in St Leonards
St Leonards is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of St Leonards. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
Shop and office owners around Priory Meadow Shopping Centre may find that the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. The streets around a church like St John the Evangelist's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
St Leonards is about 1 mile south-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We provide electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in St Leonards and the surrounding area. Across East Sussex, we cover St Leonards. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN38, TN37 and TN34 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Sea Road, Fern Road and Dane Road. Main roads around St Leonards include the A259 and A2102, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around St Leonards: Silverhill (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile north-east), America Ground (1 mile east), Bulverhythe (1 mile west) and Hollington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (13 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, St Leonards has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in St Leonards
Typical jobs here are in homes near University School, Horse And Groom Public House and Summerfields Wood and the streets around them. St Leonards has its own railway station: St Leonards Warrior Square station. Well-known places in the area include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer but holes and thin areas can occur. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.