Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Priestwood, Kent
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Priestwood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Failed seams and laps
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Priestwood
Do you cover Priestwood?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Priestwood within the area you cover?
Yes, Priestwood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Electronic leak detection in Priestwood: what you get
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs are not part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. You get a report with photographs. Common reasons to book are stains far from any visible defect and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, on commercial flat roofs, green roofs and single-ply roofs.
In a small place like Priestwood, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Priestwood (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Priestwood
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Look out for signs like these:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes around roof penetrations
Landlords with a home close to Sole Street station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Around Priestwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- 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
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Electronic leak detection around Priestwood
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. The wider area around Priestwood has a long history of building, with Cobham College about 2.6 miles north-east. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Meopham School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Priestwood is about 5 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Roofs in Priestwood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Priestwood. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in DA13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Chandler's Hill, Chandler's Road and Priestwood Road. Other places close to Priestwood include Priestwood Green (1 mile south-west), Harvel (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile west), Foxendown (1 mile north) and Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Priestwood
Around Priestwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Camer Park Country Park. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Priestwood includes Ranscombe Farm.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. For older village homes like those around Priestwood, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
Places near Priestwood
What else we do in Priestwood
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.