Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Brook, Kent
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Brook. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Holes around roof penetrations
About our electronic leak detection in Brook
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs are not part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photos. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about punctures from foot traffic or tools and breaches hidden under paving or planting.
Somewhere as small as Brook, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Brook (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around Brook can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Electronic leak detection around Brook
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you let a flat or house near Wye station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building like Brook Community Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Shop and office owners around County Square may find that a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Brook is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Brook, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Brook is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Electronic leak detection in TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on The Street, Troy Town Lane and Stonebridge. If you’re just outside Brook, we cover Folly Town (1 mile east), Wye (2 miles north-west), Hinxhill (2 miles south-west), Hastingleigh (2 miles east) and Hassell Street (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north).
Near you in Brook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wye School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wye station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and County Square (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Brook includes Hatch Park.
Also in Brook
What happens if roof problems are left?
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out so attention can go to the right place. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Brook, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Brook: your questions answered
Is Brook within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Brook is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
How we price electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.