Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Horden
Electronic leak detection in Horden, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Damage from equipment installers
- Holes around roof penetrations
Electronic leak detection in Horden: what you get
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Any details of the build-up help because they show what’s under the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we will say so. If you are worried about holes around roof penetrations and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Horden take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Horden (TN17, TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Horden
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Anyone responsible for a site like Colliers Green Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. In Horden, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Horden and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN17 and TN12 is covered for electronic leak detection. You will find streets like Hill Top and Husheath Hill, all of which we cover. We also cover Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Horden
We work in homes and buildings around The Gill and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Marden station, roughly 2.9 miles north. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
Also near Horden
Other services in Horden
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Horden can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- 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
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horden
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
What we’re asked to look at in Horden
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes around roof penetrations
Landlords with a home close to Marden station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Common questions in Horden
Is Horden in the area you cover?
Yes, Horden is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Horden?
Yes. Horden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you give me structural calculations?
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.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.