Kent · London and the South East
Headcorn Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Headcorn, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection in Headcorn: what you get
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we will say so. We survey roof terraces and balconies, green roofs and single-ply roofs, and people most often book us about breaches around outlets and penetrations and waterproofing to test before it’s covered.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Headcorn can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Headcorn (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Headcorn
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Parking around Headcorn is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Headcorn
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Damage from equipment installers
- Holes around roof penetrations
- New membranes needing a check before handover
If you let a flat or house near Headcorn station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
Local flat roofs in Headcorn
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Headcorn Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Headcorn as part of our work across Kent. Headcorn is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN27 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way. If you’re just outside Headcorn, we cover Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Around Headcorn
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right, among other places. There’s a railway station in Headcorn itself: Headcorn station. Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
Towns and villages near Headcorn
Other services in Headcorn
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Do not leave water getting in
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Headcorn questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Headcorn?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Headcorn is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is Headcorn within the area you cover?
Yes, Headcorn is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof will not work, we’ll say so before testing.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How do you choose the testing method?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.