Kent · London and the South East
Fordcombe Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Fordcombe from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
How electronic leak detection works in Fordcombe
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Fordcombe and the rest of London and the South East. A visit typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about leaks under green or ballasted roofs and leaks that return after repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Fordcombe are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Fordcombe (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Fordcombe
How do I find out if my home in Fordcombe 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.
Will you come out to Fordcombe?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How do I book a survey in Fordcombe?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Why act early in Fordcombe
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
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. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fordcombe
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Limit access to the roof
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Also near Fordcombe
More services for Fordcombe
Electronic leak detection around Fordcombe
About 1.8 miles south lies Groombridge Place, a reminder of how long the area around Fordcombe has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take a building like Fordcombe Church of England Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Ashurst Kent station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Fordcombe can all book electronic leak detection. Across Kent, we cover Fordcombe and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN3. We cover properties on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Fordcombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chafford Arms. The closest station to Fordcombe is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in Fordcombe
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Around Fordcombe, 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.
- 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.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.