Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Colliers Green
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Colliers Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Patched roofs that still leak
Surveys for landlords and agents in Colliers Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
Electronic leak detection in Colliers Green: what you get
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. Repair costs are not part of the report; that’s for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. Results come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and damp inside with no sign on the roof, on roof terraces and balconies, green roofs and single-ply roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Colliers Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Colliers Green (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Colliers Green
Other services in Colliers Green
Flat roofs in Colliers Green
Historic houses like Scotney Castle, about 4.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Colliers Green goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take a building like Colliers Green Church of England Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For landlords with property near Marden station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Colliers Green is about 7 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Colliers Green is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Colliers Green is one of the places in Kent where we work for electronic leak detection. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Other places close to Colliers Green include Flishinghurst (1 mile south), Horden (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles south-east) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Near you in Colliers Green
We work in homes and buildings around High Weald Academy and The Gill. For rail, the closest station is Marden station, about 3.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (5.1 miles south-east).
Colliers Green: your questions answered
Is Colliers Green in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Colliers Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote for each roof individually. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Check new waterproofing before handover
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Some conductive membranes
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Sections we can’t safely access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Colliers Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Why act early in Colliers Green
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Around Colliers Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
See our cost guide and two real surveys.