Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Egerton Forstal, Kent
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Egerton Forstal. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
About our electronic leak detection in Egerton Forstal
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Egerton Forstal and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We are often asked to look into leaks under green or ballasted roofs and failed seams and laps, across liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and green roofs.
Somewhere as small as Egerton Forstal, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Egerton Forstal (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Egerton Forstal
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Egerton Forstal
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Egerton Forstal and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Egerton Forstal
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Failed seams and laps
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
The streets around a church like Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- When you’ll get the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Egerton Forstal questions
Is Egerton Forstal within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Egerton Forstal?
Yes, Egerton Forstal is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Egerton Forstal as anywhere else.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
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.
Nearby places to Egerton Forstal
What else we do in Egerton Forstal
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs often have seams and patches that can leak. Testing depends on the roof.
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Flat and commercial roofs around Egerton Forstal
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take a building like Egerton Church of England Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Pluckley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Egerton Forstal is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Egerton Forstal and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of TN27 is within our area for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Egerton Forstal
The nearest railway station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
How the survey works
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 usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around Egerton Forstal can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.