Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Broad Tenterden
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Broad Tenterden, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Electronic leak detection in Broad Tenterden
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Broad Tenterden and the rest of London and South East England. Testing typically takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and green roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are punctures from foot traffic or tools and leaks that return after repairs.
In a village or hamlet like Broad Tenterden, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Broad Tenterden (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a hamlet or village like Broad Tenterden, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Do not keep patching the same spot
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Towns and villages near Broad Tenterden
What else we do in Broad Tenterden
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Broad Tenterden: your questions answered
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Broad Tenterden, like hotels?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
How do I find out if my home in Broad Tenterden is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Finding the breach sooner limits that. Outbuildings and barns around Broad Tenterden are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Common roof problems in Broad Tenterden
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Take a building like Tenterden Church of England Junior School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Electronic leak detection around Broad Tenterden
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Broad Tenterden has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Mildred, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Smallhythe Place lies about 1.6 miles south, so building around Broad Tenterden goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Broad Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in Broad Tenterden for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across TN30 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Smallhythe Road and Small Hythe Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Broad Tenterden, we cover Tenterden (1 mile north), Small Hythe (1 mile south), St Michaels (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles west) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east) and New Romney (12 miles south-east).
Around Broad Tenterden
We work in homes and buildings around The Vine Inn, Turners Field and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre and the streets around them. A little further out are Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles north-west) and Tenterden and District Museum (0.7 miles north-west).