Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Linkhill
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in Linkhill, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Useful tips for Linkhill property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Do not let outlets block
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Test new membranes before covering them
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
Electronic leak detection in Linkhill: what you get
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Linkhill and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about water coming in under a flat roof and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Linkhill, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Linkhill (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Linkhill
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Great Dixter, about 1.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Linkhill goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Mission 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. Take a building like Sandhurst Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Linkhill is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Linkhill is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN18 is within our area for electronic leak detection. We also cover the places around Linkhill: Sandhurst (1 mile west), Sandhurst Cross (2 miles west), Iden Green (2 miles north), Bodiam (2 miles south-west) and Four Throws (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Linkhill
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
Why act early in Linkhill
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you cannot see by eye where the roof suits it. Older cottages and farmhouses around Linkhill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can frequently be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. Testing helps find them.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- Carrying out the repair work
- How wet the insulation is
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Common questions in Linkhill
How do I find out if my home in Linkhill is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Linkhill?
Yes, Linkhill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Linkhill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s the price of ELD?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Linkhill frequently 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 cannot see is noted.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.