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Electronic Leak Detection in Goathurst Common
Electronic leak detection in Goathurst Common and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Useful tips for Goathurst Common property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Don’t let outlets block
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That’s something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Goathurst Common
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Goathurst Common and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference 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. We survey green roofs, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks through a covered membrane and failed seams and laps.
Somewhere as small as Goathurst Common, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Goathurst Common (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. Testing helps find them.
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Goathurst Common
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Ide Hill Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Places near Goathurst Common
What else we do in Goathurst Common
Goathurst Common questions
Is Goathurst Common in the area you cover?
Yes, Goathurst Common is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Goathurst Common?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
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 so we can pinpoint it.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
What we do, step by step
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 photographs 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. For a village or hamlet like Goathurst Common, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Flat roofs in Goathurst Common
Historic houses such as Chartwell, about 2.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Goathurst Common goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Landlords with a home close to Sevenoaks station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in Goathurst Common, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Goathurst Common is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We cover every part of TN14 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Goathurst Common: Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
Around Goathurst Common
Around Goathurst Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stubbs Wood Country Park and The Cock Inn, among other places. The closest station to Goathurst Common is Sevenoaks station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near Goathurst Common include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.