Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Basted
Electronic leak detection in Basted from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Water coming in under a flat roof
About our electronic leak detection in Basted
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we will say so. If you’ve noticed new membranes needing a check before handover and holes around roof penetrations, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Basted take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Basted (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
To price your survey, we check:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for electronic leak detection in Basted, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- How wet the insulation is
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Common roof problems in Basted
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Damage from equipment installers
Anyone responsible for a site like Borough Green Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
Electronic leak detection in Basted: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. About 1.4 miles south-east lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Basted has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Church of the Good Shepherd, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Surveys in Basted work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Basted is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN15 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Basted Mill and Plough Hill, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Basted, we cover Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Around Basted
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Public House, Wrotham School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and the streets around them. Basted’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Basted
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
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.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a small place like Basted, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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FAQs for Basted
Do you cover smaller places like Basted?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Basted?
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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 roof first.
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 do I arrange electronic leak detection in Basted?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.