Kent · London and the South East
Palmer's Green Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Palmer's Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Electronic leak detection in Palmer's Green
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. We don’t estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. A retest after repairs can check the work if the build-up allows. Results come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at leaks showing away from the breach and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, across single-ply roofs, green roofs and flat roof membranes.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Palmer's Green take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Palmer's Green (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Palmer's Green
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs.
What affects the price in Palmer's Green
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Nearby places to Palmer's Green
Also in Palmer's Green
Flat and commercial roofs around Palmer's Green
The wider area around Palmer's Green has a long history of building, with Scotney Castle about 4 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. For landlords with property near Paddock Wood station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings from Palmer's Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We survey roofs across the TN12 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Around Palmer's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Halfway House Public House and Mascalls School. The closest station to Palmer's Green is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Why get it checked now?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. For older village homes like those around Palmer's Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Palmer's Green
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Around Palmer's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Questions from Palmer's Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Palmer's Green?
Yes, Palmer's Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Palmer's Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The roof decides the method. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
How do I book a survey in Palmer's Green?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.