Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Five Wents
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Five Wents, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection in Five Wents
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We will tell you if the roof can’t be tested. Typical surveys look at leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, across single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and green roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Five Wents, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Five Wents (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Five Wents
Letting agents and landlords in Five Wents book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Five Wents needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Flat and commercial roofs around Five Wents
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Stoneacre about 1.7 miles north, Five Wents sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Hollingbourne station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Sutton Valence Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Five Wents is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Five Wents gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: ME17. We cover properties on Leeds Road and Sutton Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Warmlake (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north-east), Langley (1 mile north-west), Chart Sutton (1 mile west) and Sutton Valence (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Five Wents
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 3 miles north-east. A little further out are KIMS hospital (4.2 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.2 miles south). Not far away are Detling Hill.
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Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Check new waterproofing before handover
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Carrying out the repair work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Testing may still be possible, depending on the build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check before we quote.
Common roof problems in Five Wents
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Problems we come across often include:
- Failed seams and laps
- Damage from equipment installers
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
FAQs for Five Wents
Is Five Wents within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Five Wents 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.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That is how we locate breaches you cannot see.