Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Ash, Kent
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Ash. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes left by work on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Ash
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that is for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and gaps at membrane joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Ash are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Ash (TN15, DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for electronic leak detection in Ash
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. In a small place like Ash, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in Ash
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A report with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Towns and villages near Ash
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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. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Ash can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Ash
Historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle, about 4.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Ash goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as New Ash Green Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you let a flat or house near Longfield station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ash can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Electronic leak detection in TN15 and DA3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Ash include West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Ash
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Swan Public House. Ash’s nearest station is Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
Ash: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ash?
Yes, Ash is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ash?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.