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Electronic leak detection in Winton, East Sussex
Electronic leak detection in Winton and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Holes around roof penetrations
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Winton
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. We are often asked to look into water coming in under a flat roof and holes around roof penetrations, on commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies.
In a small place like Winton, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Winton (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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Electronic leak detection in Winton: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Winton, 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. About 0.5 miles south lies Alfriston Clergy House, a reminder of how long the area around Winton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St. Andrew: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. 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.
Winton is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We carry out electronic leak detection in Winton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our East Sussex coverage includes Winton and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: BN26. If you are just outside Winton, we cover Alfriston (1 mile south), Lullington (1 mile south), Milton Street (1 mile east), Dukes Green (1 mile south) and Alciston (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Around Winton
In Winton, that means homes and buildings near Ye Olde Smugglers Inn, among other places. The closest station to Winton is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (under half a mile south) and Arlington Castle (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Winton includes Firle Beacon.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Winton
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos. On timing, it normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Winton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- 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 the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What we’re asked to look at in Winton
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
If you look after a building such as Alfriston School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
FAQs for Winton
Is Winton within the area you cover?
Yes, Winton is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Winton?
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.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Will you repair the leak?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Winton?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Act on new leaks promptly
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.