Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Harvel
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Harvel? We carry out electronic leak detection in Harvel and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Electronic leak detection in Harvel
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Harvel and the rest of London and South East England. A visit usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part 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 liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes, and people most frequently book us about stains far from any visible defect and leaking laps in the waterproofing.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Harvel take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Harvel (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Harvel
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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. Cobham College, about 3.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Harvel. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of Our Lady of the Meadow are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you look after a building such as Culverstone Green Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you own a rental within reach of Sole Street station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in Harvel for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the DA13 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street, and we cover them all. Other places close to Harvel include Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Harvel
Around Harvel, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Meopham School and Trosley Country Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.7 miles north. A little further out are Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere as small as Harvel, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Useful tips for Harvel property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Limit access to the roof
- Share any drawings of the roof
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
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How we price electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Harvel, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Harvel questions
How do I find out if my home in Harvel is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Harvel?
Yes, Harvel is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Harvel
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. For older village homes like those around Harvel, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Harvel
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
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.