Kent · London and the South East
Lenham Electronic Leak Detection
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Lenham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Electronic leak detection in Lenham
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about leaking laps in the waterproofing and damp inside with no sign on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Lenham can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Lenham (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Lenham
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lenham Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
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FAQs for Lenham
Do you cover smaller places like Lenham?
Yes. Lenham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lenham?
Yes, Lenham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey typically takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Being in a smaller place like Lenham doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- 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.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Why get it checked now?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. Around Lenham, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check before we quote.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.
Electronic leak detection around Lenham
Leeds Castle, about 3.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lenham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you own a rental within reach of Lenham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. In Lenham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Lenham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of ME17 is within our area for electronic leak detection. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Leadingcross Green (1 mile south), Woodside Green (1 mile north-east), West Street (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Near you in Lenham
Around Lenham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kiln Wood, The Red Lion pub and The Lenham School. There is a railway station in Lenham itself: Lenham station. Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Limit access to the roof
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Note where leaks show inside and when
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Some conductive membranes
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing