Kent · London and the South East
Fairbourne Heath Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Fairbourne Heath, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Why act early in Fairbourne Heath
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Older cottages and farmhouses around Fairbourne Heath can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A written report with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
About our electronic leak detection in Fairbourne Heath
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself and locates the breach. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. We’re often asked to look into gaps at membrane joints and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, across commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes.
Older buildings in small places like Fairbourne Heath may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Fairbourne Heath (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs frequently have seams and patches that can leak. Testing depends on the roof.
Local flat roofs in Fairbourne Heath
Leeds Castle, about 2.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fairbourne Heath. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Fairbourne Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Fairbourne Heath, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You will find streets like Lenham Road and Windmill Hill. Close by, we survey roofs in Liverton Street (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile north) and Grafty Green (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Fairbourne Heath
In Fairbourne Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Lenham School and Kiln Wood. The closest station to Fairbourne Heath is Harrietsham station, roughly 1.6 miles north. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.2 miles north-west).
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How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a hamlet or village like Fairbourne Heath, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- 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
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fairbourne Heath
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Fairbourne Heath questions
How do I find out if my home in Fairbourne Heath is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Fairbourne Heath?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Fairbourne Heath is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How does ELD work?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Fairbourne Heath?
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks that return after repairs
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Platts Heath Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
Prices for electronic leak detection in Fairbourne Heath
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Fairbourne Heath, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
For a price for electronic leak detection in Fairbourne Heath, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.