Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Ashford, Kent
Electronic leak detection across Ashford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Patched roofs that still leak
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
Electronic leak detection in Ashford
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You will also know what to check next. If you are worried about leaking laps in the waterproofing and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a place like Ashford, purpose-built blocks of flats frequently have shared flat roofs, looked after by a managing agent, a residents’ company or the building owner. Leaks into top-floor flats are usually where trouble shows first. The earlier the cause is found, the less damage it does. Tell us who manages the building, as access to a shared roof has to be arranged.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Ashford (TN23, TN24, TN25, TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Also in Ashford
Ashford questions
Is my home in Ashford listed or in a conservation area?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Ashford?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Ashford is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Limit access to the roof
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Find the breach before more patching
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Ashford
Within a mile and a half or so of Ashford there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. About 2 miles north-west lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Ashford has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. If you let a flat or house near Ashford International station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Ashford is in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in Ashford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Ashford is on the A20 and A28, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Ashford, we cover Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Ashford is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent.
Local landmarks in Ashford
In Ashford, that means homes and buildings near The Locomotive pub, Ashford Green Corridors and Ashford School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Ashford itself: Ashford International station. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
What happens on the day
It’s useful 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. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. If the property is near the centre of Ashford, let us know about car parks or permit rules nearby. We’ll want to see the loft, if there is one, and any ceiling or wall showing damp. Outside, the roof is viewed from every point that’s safe.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common roof problems in Ashford
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Anyone responsible for a site like Chilmington Green Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you will get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely