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Electronic leak detection in Marsh Green, Kent
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Marsh Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Electronic leak detection in Marsh Green
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. We survey flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing, and common reasons people get in touch are holes left by work on the roof and leaks through a covered membrane.
Some older homes in villages like Marsh Green are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Marsh Green (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Marsh Green
Is my home in Marsh Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marsh Green?
Yes, Marsh Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof will not work, we will say so before testing.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Also near Marsh Green
Also in Marsh Green
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Record dates and spots where water appears
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Marsh Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
If you are 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 drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marsh Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Marsh Green and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Flat and commercial roofs around Marsh Green
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Hever Castle, about 2.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Marsh Green. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Edenbridge Town station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near Marsh Green Mission Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Marsh Green is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Marsh Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Crawley.
All of TN8 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Marsh Green Road and Greybury Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Stick Hill (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles south-west), Hammerwood (3 miles south), Cowden (3 miles south-east) and Lingfield (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Paddock Wood (14 miles east), Southborough (9 miles east) and Broadwater Down (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Marsh Green
Around Marsh Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wheatsheaf Inn, among other places. Marsh Green’s nearest station is Edenbridge Town station, roughly 1.6 miles north. A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-west).
Prices for electronic leak detection in Marsh Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll usually ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the flat roof membrane, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Carrying out the repair work
- Some conductive membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing