Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Kenardington
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Kenardington, with photographs and a written report.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Some conductive membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
How electronic leak detection works in Kenardington
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a report with photos of each breach found. We survey roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and new roofs to check before paving or planting.
Somewhere as small as Kenardington, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Kenardington (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Kenardington
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye, on suitable membranes. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kenardington 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.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Kenardington
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Do not let outlets block
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Do not keep patching the same spot
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Kenardington: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kenardington?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Kenardington?
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.
How is ELD priced?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around Kenardington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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 the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Kenardington
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Older houses across Kent frequently 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. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Kenardington, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Kenardington and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN26. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Kenardington
Around Kenardington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near World's Wonder pub. The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
What else we do in Kenardington
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes, depending on what’s below.
What we’re asked to look at in Kenardington
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks showing away from the breach
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one