Kent · London and the South East
Fleeden Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection across Fleeden, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
About our electronic leak detection in Fleeden
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. Typical surveys look at damp inside with no sign on the roof and damage from equipment installers, across single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Fleeden are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Fleeden (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Fleeden: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fleeden?
Yes, Fleeden is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Fleeden listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What we’re asked to look at in Fleeden
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Patched roofs that still leak
Shop and office owners around County Square may find that a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Fleeden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. Testing helps find them.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check this first.
Local flat roofs in Fleeden
With Godinton House about 2.2 miles north-east, Fleeden sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will 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.
Take a building like John Wallis Academy: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Pluckley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Fleeden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Fleeden is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN26. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
What’s near Fleeden
Around Fleeden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ashford Community Woodland, among other places. Fleeden’s nearest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fleeden
Letting agents and landlords in Fleeden book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Nearby places to Fleeden
What else we do in Fleeden
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Fleeden
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs