Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Newnham, Kent
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. Electronic leak detection in Newnham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
About our electronic leak detection in Newnham
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. We survey green roofs, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are breaches hidden under paving or planting and patched roofs that still leak.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Newnham take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Newnham (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Newnham questions
Is Newnham in the area you cover?
Yes, Newnham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newnham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How is ELD priced?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we look at the roof first.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Electronic leak detection around Newnham
With Belmont House and Gardens about 2.2 miles south-east, Newnham sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take a building like Eastling Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in Newnham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Newnham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of the ME9 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane. We also cover the places around Newnham: Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Around Newnham
Around Newnham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn and Doddington Place Gardens, among other places. The closest station to Newnham is Teynham station, about 3.4 miles north. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (less than half a mile north-east).
Common roof problems in Newnham
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Some conductive membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Newnham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. 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.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Newnham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Newnham
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.