Kent · London and the South East
Anvil Green Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Anvil Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
How electronic leak detection works in Anvil Green
Some flat roofs can’t be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we’ll tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. If you are worried about patched roofs that still leak and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies alike.
In a village or hamlet like Anvil Green, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Anvil Green (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Anvil Green
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. In a small place like Anvil Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A written report with photographs
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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Questions from Anvil Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Anvil Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 you cover smaller places like Anvil Green?
Yes, Anvil Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Do not go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Older roofs in small places like Anvil Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
For a price for electronic leak detection in Anvil Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What electronic leak detection looks like in Anvil Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Anvil Green is about 5 miles south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. Wherever you are in Anvil Green, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Anvil Green: Petham (2 miles north-east), Garlinge Green (2 miles north), Mystole (3 miles north), Upper Hardres (3 miles east) and Shalmsford Street (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-east) and Whitstable (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Anvil Green
We work in homes and buildings around Compasses Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chilham station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Chilham Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
How we price electronic leak detection
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
When to book a survey in Anvil Green
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Holes left by work on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
If you let a flat or house near Chilham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover