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Electronic leak detection in Telham, East Sussex
Electronic leak detection in Telham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Failed seams and laps
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Telham
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We’ll say if ELD will not work on your roof at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. If you are worried about new roofs to check before paving or planting and damp inside with no sign on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Telham, 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, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Telham (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Telham
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Telham?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is my home in Telham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
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What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Telham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Electronic leak detection in Telham: local notes
Telham is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. The wider area around Telham has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 2.4 miles north. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Telham, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. If you live in an older home near Chapel of the Ascension, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Telham is about 4 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Telham and the rest of East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Telham. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You will find streets like Hastings Road, Starr's Green Lane and Starrs Mead, all of which we cover. You will find Telham on the A2100, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Telham: Kent Street (2 miles east), Sedlescombe (2 miles north-east), Whatlington (2 miles north), Westfield (3 miles east) and Swaile's Green (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-east) and Polegate (13 miles south-west).
Around Telham
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Horse Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Telham includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Telham, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Telham?
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Take a building like Claverham Community College: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Landlord and commercial surveys in Telham
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.