East Sussex · London and the South East
Sweethaws Electronic Leak Detection
We carry out electronic leak detection in Sweethaws and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
How electronic leak detection works in Sweethaws
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Sweethaws and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes more time on a big 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. The results come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, on green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies.
Some older homes in villages like Sweethaws are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Sweethaws (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Sweethaws book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Somewhere as small as Sweethaws, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Why act early in Sweethaws
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you cannot see by eye, on suitable membranes. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Sweethaws
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
Questions from Sweethaws
Will you come out to Sweethaws?
Yes, Sweethaws is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Sweethaws in the area you cover?
Yes, Sweethaws is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Checking the roof from ground level
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 frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Nearby places to Sweethaws
Other services in Sweethaws
Flat and commercial roofs around Sweethaws
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you let a flat or house near Crowborough station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Sweethaws is about 2 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Sweethaws, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Sweethaws is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Electronic leak detection in TN6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover High Hurstwood (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles north-east), Fairwarp (2 miles south-west), Jarvis Brook (2 miles north-east) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Lewes (12 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Sweethaws
Around Sweethaws, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crow & Gate inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, roughly 2.2 miles east. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Sweethaws?
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- New membranes needing a check before handover
If you look after a building such as Beacon Academy, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
Useful tips for Sweethaws property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.