Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Frant, Kent
Independent electronic leak detection in Frant. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Frant
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Failed seams and laps
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Frant Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey
How electronic leak detection works in Frant
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and new roofs to check before paving or planting, we can find out what’s behind it, on green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Frant, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Frant (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a village or hamlet like Frant, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity, which can rule out some methods. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
Electronic leak detection in Frant: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. About 3.5 miles south-east lies Wadhurst Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Frant has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Corn Exchange, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Alban, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Frant is about 3 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in Frant for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Frant and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of TN3 for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include High Street, The Green and Warren Ridge. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in The Platt (1 mile south), Eridge Green (2 miles west), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Town Row (4 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Near you in Frant
We work in homes and buildings around The George Public House and Eridge Park. The closest station to Frant is Frant station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find The Corn Exchange (2.1 miles north) and The Amelia (2.6 miles north). The countryside around Frant includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Older cottages and farmhouses around Frant can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
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 your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Frant
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Frant, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Nearby places to Frant
What else we do in Frant
What electronic leak detection does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Frant
Do you carry out roof surveys in Frant?
Yes, Frant is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Frant listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We will give you an idea when we quote.