Kent · London and the South East
Newland Green Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Newland Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Damage from equipment installers
Electronic leak detection in Newland Green: what you get
Some flat roofs can’t be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we will tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. If you’ve noticed leaks showing away from the breach and water coming in under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies alike.
In a small place like Newland Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Newland Green (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Newland Green property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Limit access to the roof
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Get leaks traced quickly
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Why act early in Newland Green
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Older cottages and farmhouses around Newland Green 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.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Newland Green
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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FAQs for Newland Green
Is Newland Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Newland Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Newland Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Newland Green?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a hamlet or village like Newland Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Flat roofs in Newland Green
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Egerton Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you own a rental within reach of Pluckley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Newland Green is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Newland Green can all book electronic leak detection. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Newland Green: Mundy Bois (1 mile east), Egerton Forstal (1 mile north-west), Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Egerton (1 mile north-east) and Pembles Cross (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Around Newland Green
Newland Green’s nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles north-west).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newland Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Newland Green. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.