Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Cranbrook, Kent
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Cranbrook, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Failed seams and laps
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Electronic leak detection in Cranbrook: what you get
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair rather than guessing. Repair costs aren’t part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. You get a report with photographs. If you are worried about repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and damage from equipment installers, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Cranbrook, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Cranbrook (TN17, TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Cranbrook
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cranbrook School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Take an older house close to Congregational Church: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Cranbrook is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. If you’re in Cranbrook, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Cranbrook is one of the places in Kent where we work for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Electronic leak detection in TN17 and TN18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Crane Lane and White Lion Yard or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Cranbrook include Baker's Cross (1 mile east), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south), Hartley (1 mile south-west) and Gill's Green (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Near you in Cranbrook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown Public House, Crane Valley and Cranbrook Church of England Primary School. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.6 miles east).
Why get it checked now?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Cranbrook, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- How wet the insulation is
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Cranbrook
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Cranbrook, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Cranbrook, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Cranbrook
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
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Cranbrook: your questions answered
Do you cover Cranbrook?
Yes, Cranbrook is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Cranbrook?
Yes. Cranbrook is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
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 email us for a quote.
How do you choose the testing method?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage testing typically needs a wet surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Use boards when working on the roof
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.