Kent · London and the South East
Grafty Green Electronic Leak Detection
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Grafty Green and across Kent.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
What affects the price in Grafty Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for electronic leak detection in Grafty Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Grafty Green
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. We don’t estimate repair costs; that’s for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. You get a report with photographs. We survey commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks showing away from the breach and waterproofing to test before it’s covered.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Grafty Green take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Grafty Green (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: 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 a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. For a village or hamlet like Grafty Green, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- How wet the insulation is
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Also near Grafty Green
Other services in Grafty Green
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
Local flat roofs in Grafty Green
With Leeds Castle about 3.5 miles north-west, Grafty Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Platts Heath Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For landlords with property near Lenham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Grafty Green is one of many places we visit across Kent. Grafty Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Grafty Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kiln Wood, The Kings Head Public House and The Lenham School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Limit access to the roof
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Check new waterproofing before handover
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Grafty Green: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Grafty Green?
Yes, Grafty Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Grafty Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Which method do you use?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We’ll explain why when we quote.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.