Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Folly Town
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Folly Town and across Kent.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
About our electronic leak detection in Folly Town
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Folly Town and across London and the South East. Testing typically takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You get a photo-illustrated written report. Typical surveys look at breaches around outlets and penetrations and patched roofs that still leak, across liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and flat roof membranes.
In a small place like Folly Town, 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Folly Town (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Folly Town
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Wye station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Folly Town is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Folly Town get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Folly Town. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the TN25 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Folly Town: Hastingleigh (1 mile east), Hassell Street (1 mile north), Brook (1 mile west), Brabourne (2 miles south) and Wye (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Folly Town
We work in homes and buildings around The Bowl Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Folly Town is Wye station, roughly 2.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Folly Town
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Folly Town, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
When to book a survey in Folly Town
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Anyone responsible for a site like Wye School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey won’t cover
Common questions in Folly Town
Do you carry out roof surveys in Folly Town?
Yes, Folly Town is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Folly Town?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof won’t work, we will say so at the start.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Folly Town
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing