Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Kennington, Kent
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Kennington, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Water coming in under a flat roof
About our electronic leak detection in Kennington
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. Common reasons to book are patched roofs that still leak and new roofs to check before paving or planting, on green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs.
In a smaller place like Kennington, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Kennington (TN24, TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kennington
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Flat roofs in Kennington
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Within a mile and a half or so of Kennington there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. 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, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. Hotels and guest houses near Kennington can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in Kennington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Kennington. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We work across TN24 and TN25 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane, all of which we cover. You’ll find Kennington on the A28, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Kennington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, Conningbrook Lakes Country Park and The Rose Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Kennington includes Hatch Park.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs 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.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Places near Kennington
What else we do in Kennington
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Act on new leaks promptly
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Questions from Kennington
Do you cover smaller places like Kennington?
Yes, Kennington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Kennington?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We will give you an idea when we quote.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. For a survey in Kennington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- How wet the insulation is
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Carrying out the repair work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs