East Sussex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Wood's Corner
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Wood's Corner, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Holes left by work on the roof
About our electronic leak detection in Wood's Corner
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof can’t be tested. We survey commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Wood's Corner take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Wood's Corner (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs frequently have seams and patches where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. Older and listed buildings around Wood's Corner may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Wood's Corner, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Wood's Corner
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Find the breach before more patching
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
File the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How we price electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere like Wood's Corner 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.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Wood's Corner
Do you cover smaller places like Wood's Corner?
Yes. Wood's Corner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Wood's Corner listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Places near Wood's Corner
Other services in Wood's Corner
Flat and commercial roofs around Wood's Corner
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Wood's Corner has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 2.9 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Stonegate station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Giles: 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 Dallington Church of England Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Wood's Corner is about 8 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Wood's Corner, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across TN21 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Dallington (1 mile west), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles west) and Ashburnham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (8 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Wood's Corner
For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, roughly 5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Old Castle (0.7 miles west).