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Electronic leak detection in Telscombe, East Sussex
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Telscombe and across East Sussex.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection in Telscombe
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. You get a report with photos of each breach found. If you’ve noticed new membranes needing a check before handover and failed seams and laps, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around a smaller place like Telscombe, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Telscombe (BN10, BN2, BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Telscombe, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Telscombe
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords 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.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Telscombe
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
If you let a flat or house near Southease station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What affects the price in Telscombe
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Local flat roofs in Telscombe
Telscombe 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. About 2.7 miles north-east lies Monk's House, a reminder of how long the area around Telscombe has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Telscombe is about 6 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Telscombe is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Telscombe is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Brighton.
Every address in BN10, BN2 and BN7 is covered for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Tor Road, View Road and Firle Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Telscombe include East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west), Piddinghoe (2 miles east), Rodmell (2 miles north-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (12 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Telscombe
Around Telscombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Peacehaven Community School and Smugglers Rest pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Southease station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Lewes Castle (4.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
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Why get it checked now?
Not every leak is in the membrane. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached so attention can go to the right place. Arranging work in a smaller place like Telscombe is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A written report with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Telscombe: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Telscombe, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Telscombe is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Telscombe?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
How is ELD priced?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks. Just call 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity, which can rule out some methods. We’ll say if the test will not work.