Kent · London and the South East
Orlestone Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Orlestone, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
About our electronic leak detection in Orlestone
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We’ll point you to the likely next step. If you’ve noticed leaks under green or ballasted roofs and damage from equipment installers, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Orlestone 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Orlestone (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Orlestone
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. If you own a rental within reach of Ham Street station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hamstreet Primary Academy, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in Orlestone for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Orlestone is one of the places in Kent we cover for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in TN26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Orlestone
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Dukes Head pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you cannot see by eye where the roof suits it. For older village homes like those around Orlestone, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Orlestone
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a small place like Orlestone, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Find the breach before more patching
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Check new waterproofing before handover
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Orlestone: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Orlestone is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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 cover smaller places like Orlestone?
Yes, Orlestone is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How much time does ELD need?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.