Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Broadstone, Kent
Electronic leak detection in Broadstone, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Local flat roofs in Broadstone
Leeds Castle, about 3.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broadstone. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. If you’re in Broadstone, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of ME17 for electronic leak detection. You will find streets like Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Broadstone, we cover Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Broadstone
Around Broadstone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Kings Head Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
Electronic leak detection in Broadstone
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We’ll point you to the likely next step. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks showing away from the breach and damage from equipment installers.
In a village or hamlet like Broadstone, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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 booking.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Broadstone (ME17)
- Wider area
- 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
Common questions in Broadstone
Is my home in Broadstone listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Broadstone?
Yes, Broadstone is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you repair the leak?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Don’t let outlets block
- Limit access to the roof
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Test new membranes before covering them
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Why it is worth a survey now in Broadstone
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. For older village homes like those around Broadstone, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. 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
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Broadstone
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Holes around roof penetrations
If you let a flat or house near Lenham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like Broadstone can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.