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Electronic leak detection in Hartley, Kent
Need electronic leak detection in Hartley? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Electronic leak detection in Hartley
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaking laps in the waterproofing and waterproofing to test before it’s covered.
In a village or hamlet like Hartley, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hartley (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Hartley
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hartley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Hartley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Rural addresses near Hartley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- 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 photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Hartley, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
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Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Limit access to the roof
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
What we’re asked to look at in Hartley
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
If you look after a building such as High Weald Academy, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
FAQs for Hartley
How do I find out if my home in Hartley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Hartley?
Yes, Hartley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Which method do you use?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We’ll explain why when we quote.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Local flat roofs in Hartley
Historic houses like Scotney Castle, about 4.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Hartley goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Hartley is about 8 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Anywhere in Hartley, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across TN17 for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Hartley Road, Campion Crescent and Hartley Court Gardens. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Swattenden (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile north-east), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-east), Gill's Green (2 miles south) and Beal's Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Hartley
In Hartley, that means homes and buildings near Crane Valley, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.8 miles north-east).