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Electronic Leak Detection in Fawkham Green
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Fawkham Green and across Kent.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Questions from Fawkham Green
Is Fawkham Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Fawkham Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Fawkham Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do you choose the testing method?
The roof decides the method. We will explain why when we quote.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
How electronic leak detection works in Fawkham Green
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You will also know what to check next. Typical surveys look at patched roofs that still leak and water coming in under a flat roof, across roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and green roofs.
In a small place like Fawkham Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Fawkham Green (DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why act early in Fawkham Green
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Older and listed buildings around Fawkham Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs frequently have laps and old repairs that can leak. We test where the roof suits it.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs 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.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Cottages and farmhouses around Fawkham Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- 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.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Fawkham Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Local flat roofs in Fawkham Green
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. The wider area around Fawkham Green has a long history of building, with Lullingstone Castle about 3.6 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Anyone responsible for a site like New Ash Green Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Longfield station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Fawkham Green is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Bookings from Fawkham Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Fawkham Green. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of the DA3 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Local streets include Fawkham Green Road, Brands Hatch Road and Valley Road. Other places close to Fawkham Green include Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west) and Maplescombe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Fawkham Green
We work in homes and buildings around Longfield Academy and The Rising Sun pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Fawkham Green is Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Eynsford Castle (2.9 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (4.9 miles north).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.