Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Kingswood, Kent
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Kingswood from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Electronic leak detection in Kingswood
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an 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 can repair them. You get a report with photographs of each breach found. We survey roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are breaches hidden under paving or planting and waterproofing to test before it’s covered.
Older buildings in small places like Kingswood may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Kingswood (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Not every leak is in the membrane. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. For an older or listed building in a place like Kingswood, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Older roofs in small places like Kingswood can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Do you need electronic leak detection in Kingswood?
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs though it depends on the layers.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Take an older house close to Kingswood Church: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you will get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Places near Kingswood
Other services in Kingswood
Flat and commercial roofs around Kingswood
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. You will 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. Historic houses like Leeds Castle, about 1.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Kingswood goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you look after a building such as Kingswood Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near Harrietsham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Kingswood is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Kingswood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
We survey roofs across ME17 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We cover properties on Chestnut Drive, Bushy Grove and Tall Trees Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Chartway Street (1 mile south-west), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile north), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile east) and Chegworth (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Kingswood
The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and KIMS hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Prices for electronic leak detection in Kingswood
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Kingswood: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Kingswood?
Yes, Kingswood is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kingswood?
Yes, Kingswood is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable before testing.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.