Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Chilmington Green, Kent
We carry out electronic leak detection in Chilmington Green and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Electronic leak detection in Chilmington Green
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it is covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays when conditions allow. Let us know about your roof to find out more. If you’re worried about leaks showing away from the breach and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Chilmington Green may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Chilmington Green (TN23)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Chilmington Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chilmington Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Chilmington Green?
Yes, Chilmington Green is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How is ELD priced?
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, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Chilmington Green?
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that’s hard to see can let water in for months before it shows.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long the report takes to arrive
Electronic leak detection around Chilmington Green
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 1.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Chilmington Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near County Square, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chilmington Green can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Chilmington Green and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in TN23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Chilmington Green: Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Chilmington Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and The Little Black Dog pub. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. Older and listed buildings around Chilmington Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
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.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chilmington Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. ELD can locate them.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older roofs in small places like Chilmington Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Useful tips for Chilmington Green property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Do not keep patching the same spot
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.