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Electronic leak detection in Leigh, Kent
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Leigh, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Gaps at membrane joints
About our electronic leak detection in Leigh
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we will say so. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and people most often book us about stains far from any visible defect and leaks through a covered membrane.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Leigh take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Leigh (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What else we do in Leigh
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable.
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere like Leigh needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Leigh
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Leigh questions
Is my home in Leigh listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Leigh?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Leigh?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Electronic leak detection in Leigh: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Leigh has a long history of building, with Penshurst Place about 2 miles south-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Leigh (Kent) station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like Leigh Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in Leigh, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Across Kent, we cover Leigh and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across the TN11 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Leigh: Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Around Leigh
Typical jobs here are in homes near Haysden Country Park, Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House and The Judd School and the streets around them. Leigh has its own railway station: Leigh (Kent) station. Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Why get it checked now?
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye, on suitable membranes. For an older or listed building in a place like Leigh, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Leigh, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Leigh
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.