Kent · London and the South East
Baker's Cross Electronic Leak Detection
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Baker's Cross? We carry out electronic leak detection in Baker's Cross and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damage from equipment installers
About our electronic leak detection in Baker's Cross
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It is testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. We are frequently asked to look into leaks that return after repairs and new roofs to check before paving or planting, on roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Baker's Cross take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Baker's Cross (TN17, TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Baker's Cross, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Baker's Cross, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older roofs in small places like Baker's Cross can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Nearby places to Baker's Cross
Other services in Baker's Cross
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Local flat roofs in Baker's Cross
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take an older house close to Church of St Dunstan: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you look after a building such as Cranbrook School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We survey roofs in Baker's Cross and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Baker's Cross and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN17 and TN18. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Baker's Cross: Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Near you in Baker's Cross
We work in homes and buildings around White Horse pub, Crane Valley and Cranbrook Church of England Primary School, among other places. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Baker's Cross
How do I find out if my home in Baker's Cross is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Baker's Cross?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Baker's Cross is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Testing may still be possible, depending on the build-up.
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes, depending on the type and build-up.