Kent · London and the South East
Herne Pound Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection across Herne Pound, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Electronic leak detection in Herne Pound
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We’ll point you to the likely next step. We survey flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and common reasons people get in touch are patched roofs that still leak and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
Older buildings in small places like Herne Pound may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Herne Pound (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Herne Pound property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Keep outlets clear of debris
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
How we price electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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What else we do in Herne Pound
Why it is worth a survey now in Herne Pound
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. In a small place like Herne Pound, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Herne Pound
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Local flat roofs in Herne Pound
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Old Soar Manor, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Herne Pound. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Wateringbury station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. The streets around a church such as St Lawrence's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Herne Pound is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of ME18 is within our area for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as Butcher's Lane and Beech Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Herne Pound
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Queens Head Public House and Manor Park Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wateringbury station, about 2.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Around Herne Pound, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- 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.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Signs you need electronic leak detection in Herne Pound
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Holes around roof penetrations
Take a building like Mereworth Community Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Herne Pound
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Herne Pound?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Herne Pound?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
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 so we can pinpoint it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How is ELD priced?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof, and ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.