Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Newbury, Kent
Need electronic leak detection in Newbury? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Electronic leak detection in Newbury
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We’ll say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. If you’ve noticed new membranes needing a check before handover and patched roofs that still leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Newbury may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Newbury (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Newbury
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Newbury can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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 by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Flat roofs in Newbury
Newbury lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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.
For landlords with property near Teynham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Belmont House and Gardens lies about 4.3 miles south-east, so building around Newbury goes back a long way. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. If you look after a building like Rodmersham School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Newbury is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in Newbury, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Electronic leak detection in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Kingsdown (1 mile south), Dungate (1 mile south-west), Bapchild (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile south-east) and Rodmersham Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
What’s near Newbury
We work in homes and buildings around Cromers Wood and The Sittingbourne School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
Why it’s worth a survey now in Newbury
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Older cottages and farmhouses around Newbury can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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FAQs for Newbury
Will you come out to Newbury?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Newbury listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Carrying out the repair work
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies