Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Romney Street
Independent electronic leak detection in Romney Street. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Common roof problems in Romney Street
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
We’re often asked to look at:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
If you let a flat or house near Shoreham (Kent) station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How electronic leak detection works in Romney Street
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. Typical surveys look at damp inside with no sign on the roof and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, on single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and green roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Romney Street may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Romney Street (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Romney Street
About 2.3 miles north-west lies Lullingstone Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Romney Street has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
The streets around a church like Church of Saint Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Romney Street is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Roofs in Romney Street get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Romney Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN15 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Bower Lane and Romney Street or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Romney Street, we cover East Hill (1 mile north-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south-east), Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-east) and Kemsing (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Romney Street
In Romney Street, that means homes and buildings near Kemsing Down. The nearest railway station is Shoreham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles west. A little further out are Otford Heritage Centre (2.1 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles south).
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Sections we can’t safely access
- How wet the insulation is
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Romney Street, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Common questions in Romney Street
Is my home in Romney 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’s 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.
Is Romney Street within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Romney Street
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Romney Street, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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.