Kent · London and the South East
Broad Ford Electronic Leak Detection
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Broad Ford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Stains far from any visible defect
Electronic leak detection in Broad Ford
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. We’re frequently asked to look into punctures from foot traffic or tools and breaches hidden under paving or planting, across flat roof membranes, green roofs and single-ply roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Broad Ford are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Broad Ford (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
File the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Towns and villages near Broad Ford
What else we do in Broad Ford
Why get it checked now?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Flat and commercial roofs around Broad Ford
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Scotney Castle, about 3.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broad Ford. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near Marden station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like Horsmonden Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Broad Ford, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN12 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Broad Ford include Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Near you in Broad Ford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard and The Gill. The nearest railway station is Marden station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Broad Ford needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- 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.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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What affects the price in Broad Ford
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Broad Ford: your questions answered
Do you cover Broad Ford?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Broad Ford is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Broad Ford?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broad Ford
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs