Kent · London and the South East
Glassenbury Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Glassenbury, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
How electronic leak detection works in Glassenbury
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Glassenbury and the rest of London and South East England. A visit usually takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed water coming in under a flat roof and leaking laps in the waterproofing, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing alike.
Some older homes in villages like Glassenbury 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Glassenbury (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Rural addresses near Glassenbury can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
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.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why get it checked now?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. Older and listed buildings around Glassenbury may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Glassenbury
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of clients satisfied
What we’re asked to look at in Glassenbury
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Take a building like High Weald Academy: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- When you will get the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Landlords, agents and block managers in Glassenbury
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Electronic leak detection in Glassenbury: local notes
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Historic houses like Scotney Castle, about 4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Glassenbury goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Glassenbury is about 10 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Glassenbury and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Glassenbury is one of the places in Kent we cover for electronic leak detection. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN17 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you are just outside Glassenbury, we cover Goudhurst (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles north-west), Smallbridge (3 miles north-west), Broad Ford (3 miles north-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Glassenbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crane Valley and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles east).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Glassenbury questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Glassenbury?
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 Glassenbury in the area you cover?
Yes, Glassenbury is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What does electronic leak detection do?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Which method do you use?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.