Kent · London and the South East
Appledore Heath Electronic Leak Detection
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Appledore Heath, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
How we price electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
We will normally ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Electronic leak detection in Appledore Heath: what you get
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself and locates the breach. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. The results then follow in a written report with photos. We are often asked to look into leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and leaking laps in the waterproofing, across liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
In a village or hamlet like Appledore Heath, flat roofs are usually 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. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Appledore Heath (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Appledore Heath
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Appledore Heath goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Appledore (Kent) station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Appledore Heath and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Appledore Heath and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN26 is within our area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Appledore Heath
Appledore Heath’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
Places near Appledore Heath
What else we do in Appledore Heath
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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.
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 around your tenants.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Appledore Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Appledore Heath?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Appledore Heath?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it’s covered.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like Appledore Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
For a price for electronic leak detection in Appledore Heath, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.