Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Reading Street
Electronic leak detection in Reading Street from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Surveys for landlords and agents in Reading Street
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
About our electronic leak detection in Reading Street
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. Typical surveys look at waterproofing to test before it’s covered and leaks that return after repairs, across liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and commercial flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Reading Street, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Reading Street (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Reading Street
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. Electronic testing can find breaches you cannot see by eye, on suitable membranes. For an older or listed building in a place like Reading Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- A report with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Do you need electronic leak detection in Reading Street?
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs though it depends on the layers.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Landlords with a home close to Appledore (Kent) station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Reading Street
Do you cover smaller places like Reading Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Reading Street listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a hamlet or village like Reading Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Electronic leak detection in Reading Street: local notes
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 1.8 miles west lies Smallhythe Place, a reminder of how long the area around Reading Street has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Reading Street is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN30 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Reading Street
The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Reading Street
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs