Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Ide Hill
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Ide Hill. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. For a village or hamlet like Ide Hill, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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 testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How electronic leak detection works in Ide Hill
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we will use. We’ll say if your roof doesn’t suit either method before any testing starts. If you’ve noticed new roofs to check before paving or planting and water coming in under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Ide Hill 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. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
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, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Ide Hill (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ide Hill
What else we do in Ide Hill
What we’re asked to look at in Ide Hill
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Landlords with a home close to Sevenoaks station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ide Hill
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Questions from Ide Hill
Is my home in Ide Hill listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Ide Hill within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
What does electronic leak detection do?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Ide Hill
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll 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. The wider area around Ide Hill has a long history of building, with Chartwell about 2.1 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you look after a building such as Ide Hill Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Ide Hill is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Ide Hill and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Ide Hill is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Electronic leak detection in TN14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Hanging Bank and Camberwell Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Ide Hill include the B2042, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Ide Hill: Goathurst Common (1 mile north-east), Toy's Hill (1 mile west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Brasted (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Swanley (11 miles north) and Kings Hill (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ide Hill
Around Ide Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stubbs Wood Country Park and The Cock Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sevenoaks station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ide Hill
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
What happens if roof problems are left?
Testing a new membrane before it is covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ide Hill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Ide Hill, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week