Kent · London and the South East
Larkfield Electronic Leak Detection
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Larkfield, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks that return after repairs
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Cottages and farmhouses around Larkfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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About our electronic leak detection in Larkfield
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are failed seams and laps and patched roofs that still leak.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Larkfield take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Larkfield (ME20, ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Larkfield. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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.
Useful tips for Larkfield property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Electronic leak detection in Larkfield: local notes
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. 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. About 4.3 miles north lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Larkfield has been built on. 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.
For landlords with property near New Hythe station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fremlin Walk, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Larkfield is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Larkfield, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Larkfield is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
We survey roofs across the ME20 and ME19 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Martin Square, London Road and New Hythe Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Larkfield: Lunsford (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile west), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (2 miles north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Larkfield
Around Larkfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Malling School, The Malling School and Leybourne Lakes Country Park. For rail, the closest station is New Hythe station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Larkfield include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Larkfield, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Signs you need electronic leak detection in Larkfield
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. A gap that’s hard to see can let water in for months before it shows.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Holes left by work on the roof
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brookfield Junior School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Larkfield questions
Is my home in Larkfield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Larkfield?
Yes, Larkfield is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How does ELD work?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.