Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Harrietsham
Need electronic leak detection in Harrietsham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Some conductive membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
How electronic leak detection works in Harrietsham
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. We survey commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are breaches around outlets and penetrations and new roofs to check before paving or planting.
Around Harrietsham, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It’s worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Harrietsham (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Harrietsham questions
Do you cover smaller places like Harrietsham?
Yes. Harrietsham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Harrietsham?
Yes, Harrietsham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Common roof problems in Harrietsham
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
For landlords with property near Harrietsham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Electronic leak detection in Harrietsham: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Leeds Castle, about 2.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Harrietsham. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Take an older house close to Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. If you are in Harrietsham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: ME17. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Harrietsham
We work in homes and buildings around Kiln Wood, The Lenham School and The Roebuck Public House. Harrietsham has its own railway station: Harrietsham station. Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Harrietsham
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Being in a smaller place like Harrietsham does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Harrietsham, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.