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Electronic leak detection in Newtown, Kent
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Newtown from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Electronic leak detection in Newtown
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. If you’ve noticed breaches around outlets and penetrations and damp inside with no sign on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Newtown frequently have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Newtown (TN24, TN23)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Newtown
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newtown?
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.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Newtown?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
How is ELD priced?
We quote for each roof individually. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Being in a smaller place like Newtown does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What affects the price in Newtown
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Electronic leak detection in Newtown: local notes
Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 2.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Newtown goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like East Stour Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Newtown is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Newtown, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Newtown and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN24 and TN23. Local streets include Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in South Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Finberry (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Around Newtown
Around Newtown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The North School, The Albion Inn and Ashford Green Corridors, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles north. A little further out are Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
When to book a survey in Newtown
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Stains far from any visible defect
Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
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Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Newtown
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- How wet the insulation is
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
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 doesn’t.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs