Kent · London and the South East
Hawkhurst Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Hawkhurst and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection in Hawkhurst
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. 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 leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are breaches around outlets and penetrations and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, on single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Around a smaller place like Hawkhurst, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Hawkhurst (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Finding the breach sooner limits that. Blocked gutters on homes around Hawkhurst overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Prices for electronic leak detection in Hawkhurst
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Hawkhurst, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Hawkhurst property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Test new membranes before covering them
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
When to book a survey in Hawkhurst
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Landlords with a home close to Etchingham station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Hawkhurst questions
Is Hawkhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Hawkhurst?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Hawkhurst is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
How do I book a survey in Hawkhurst?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Local flat roofs in Hawkhurst
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Great Dixter about 5 miles south-east, Hawkhurst 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Hawkhurst, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN18. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close. We also cover Beal's Green (1 mile north), Pipsden (1 mile east), The Moor (1 mile south-west), Gill's Green (1 mile north) and Little Conghurst (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east) and Southborough (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hawkhurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Collingwood Nature Reserve, The Queen's Hotel and Marlborough House School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Etchingham station, about 4 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
Towns and villages near Hawkhurst
Other services in Hawkhurst
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a smaller place like Hawkhurst, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.