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Electronic leak detection in Wickstreet, East Sussex
Independent electronic leak detection in Wickstreet. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks through a covered membrane
How electronic leak detection works in Wickstreet
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods normally need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. We’ll say if your roof does not suit either method at the outset. If you’re worried about damage from equipment installers and patched roofs that still leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Wickstreet are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Nearby places to Wickstreet
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Electronic leak detection in Wickstreet: local notes
About 1.2 miles east lies Michelham Priory, a reminder of how long the area around Wickstreet has been built on. If your home is one of 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. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Pancras: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Take a building like Bede's Prep School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Berwick (Sussex) station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wickstreet gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Wickstreet is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for electronic leak detection. Brighton is in our area too.
Surveys in BN26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Wickstreet, we cover Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Wickstreet
Around Wickstreet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Park Mead Primary School and The Plough Inn. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Wickstreet includes Firle Beacon.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How we price electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Wickstreet
Is Wickstreet within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you cover Wickstreet?
Yes, Wickstreet is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Wickstreet as anywhere else.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What does electronic leak detection do?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That is how we locate breaches you cannot see.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Somewhere as small as Wickstreet, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.