Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Stanmer, Brighton and Hove
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Stanmer. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Electronic leak detection in Stanmer: what you get
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it is covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Just ask about your roof. We’re frequently asked to look into waterproofing to test before it’s covered and breaches around outlets and penetrations, across single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes.
In a small place like Stanmer, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Stanmer (BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Stanmer
How do I find out if my home in Stanmer is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Stanmer?
Yes, Stanmer is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Which method do you use?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We’ll explain why when we quote.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stanmer
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Electronic leak detection around Stanmer
Stanmer is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Falmer station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Historic houses like Preston Manor & Gardens, about 2.8 miles south-west, show how far back building around Stanmer goes. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Churchill Square, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We provide electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Stanmer. Our Brighton and Hove coverage includes Stanmer and the places around it.
Surveys in BN1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Stanmer: Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Stanmer
Around Stanmer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stanmer Park, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Falmer station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Stanmer includes Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. In a small place like Stanmer, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Stanmer
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Use boards when working on the roof
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Stanmer can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Stanmer, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.