Kent · London and the South East
Daniel's Water Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Daniel's Water from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Electronic leak detection in Daniel's Water: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Daniel's Water 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 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.
Daniel's Water is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Daniel's Water get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Daniel's Water. Maidstone is in our area too.
Electronic leak detection in TN26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Fleeden (1 mile south), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-east), Great Chart (1 mile east), Godinton (2 miles north-east) and Hothfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Near you in Daniel's Water
Around Daniel's Water, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ashford Community Woodland. The nearest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.1 miles east) and Romden Castle (3.9 miles west). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Electronic leak detection in Daniel's Water
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. If you’ve noticed damp inside with no sign on the roof and patched roofs that still leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Daniel's Water, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Daniel's Water (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Daniel's Water
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. A gap that is hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
If you own a rental within reach of Pluckley station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
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FAQs for Daniel's Water
Is my home in Daniel's Water listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Daniel's Water?
Yes, Daniel's Water is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Daniel's Water as anywhere else.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We will discuss it before we quote.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Will you repair the leak?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around Daniel's Water often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Useful tips for Daniel's Water property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
What affects the price in Daniel's Water
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Sections we can’t safely access
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Daniel's Water
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes