Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Aldington Frith, Kent
Electronic leak detection in Aldington Frith, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Electronic leak detection in Aldington Frith: what you get
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing is not possible, we’ll say so. We’re frequently asked to look into new membranes needing a check before handover and damage from equipment installers, across roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
In a small place like Aldington Frith, 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, normally 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Aldington Frith (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Aldington Frith
Do you carry out roof surveys in Aldington Frith?
Yes, Aldington Frith is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Aldington Frith?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
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Flat roofs in Aldington Frith
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Westenhanger Castle about 5 miles east, Aldington Frith sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Ham Street station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Shop and office owners around Ashford Designer Outlet may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Aldington Frith is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. In Aldington Frith, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Aldington Frith is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN25 is covered for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Frith Road, Bourne Road and Priory Road. Other places close to Aldington Frith include Bonnington (1 mile south-east), Clap Hill (1 mile east), Aldington (1 mile east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east) and Postling Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (7 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Near you in Aldington Frith
We work in homes and buildings around Poulton Wood. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (3.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Aldington Frith includes Hatch Park.
What affects the price in Aldington Frith
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older rural homes like those around Aldington Frith can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- 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 questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Some conductive membranes
- Carrying out the repair work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aldington Frith
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs often have seams and patches where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.