Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Charing Heath, Kent
Electronic leak detection in Charing Heath, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Stains far from any visible defect
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
How electronic leak detection works in Charing Heath
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD won’t work on your roof before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, like drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. Typical surveys look at holes left by work on the roof and holes around roof penetrations, on liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and single-ply roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Charing Heath are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Charing Heath (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
For a price for your roof in Charing Heath, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
For a price for electronic leak detection in Charing Heath, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Charing Heath
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll 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. The wider area around Charing Heath has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 4.7 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Charing station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Charing Heath is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Charing Heath, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Charing Heath and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across the TN27 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Wind Hill Lane, Cherry Tree Road and Charing Heath Road. We also cover Lenham Heath (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south-west), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing (1 mile east) and Cold Harbour (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Charing Heath
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion Inn. For rail, the closest station is Charing station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.9 miles west).
Common questions in Charing Heath
How do I find out if my home in Charing Heath is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Charing Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, Charing Heath is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Which method do you use?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
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. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Charing Heath
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
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How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a small place like Charing Heath, access is usually 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, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Do not leave water getting in
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.