Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Dunk's Green
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Dunk's Green and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Electronic leak detection in Dunk's Green
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We will tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and gaps at membrane joints.
Older buildings in small places like Dunk's Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Dunk's Green (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Dunk's Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Dunk's Green, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photos and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Do not let outlets block
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Check new waterproofing before handover
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
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What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a village or hamlet like Dunk's Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
Common questions in Dunk's Green
Will you come out to Dunk's Green?
Yes, Dunk's Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dunk's Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We will give you an idea when we quote.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote for each roof individually. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Electronic leak detection around Dunk's Green
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. The wider area around Dunk's Green has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 0.9 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Anyone responsible for a site like Plaxtol Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you live in an older home near Plaxtol Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Landlords with a home close to Borough Green & Wrotham station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Dunk's Green is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We survey roofs in Dunk's Green and the rest of Kent. Dunk's Green is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across the TN11 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Dunk's Green: Plaxtol (1 mile north), Roughway (1 mile east), Claygate Cross (2 miles north), Crouch (2 miles north) and Pittswood (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
What’s near Dunk's Green
In Dunk's Green, that means homes and buildings near Hadlow Rural Community School, The Kentish Rifleman Public House and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Barden Lake.