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Electronic leak detection in Claygate, Kent
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Claygate. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Electronic leak detection in Claygate
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You will also know what to check next. If you’re worried about holes left by work on the roof and patched roofs that still leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Claygate, 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Claygate (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Claygate
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Margaret, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. In Claygate, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN12. Local streets include Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Claygate, we cover Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Claygate
Around Claygate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart pub. The closest station to Claygate is Marden station, roughly 1.8 miles east. A little further out are South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Claygate, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Claygate can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Claygate
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Claygate
Is Claygate in the area you cover?
Yes, Claygate is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Claygate listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it before we quote.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What we are asked to look at in Claygate
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Failed seams and laps
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Landlords with a home close to Marden station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
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What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.