Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Sandhurst, Kent
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Sandhurst from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes left by work on the roof
What electronic leak detection looks like in Sandhurst
Great Dixter, about 2.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sandhurst. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Mission Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Landlords with a home close to Robertsbridge station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Sandhurst is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Whether the building in Sandhurst is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN18 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Bodiam Road, Poundfield Road and Queen Street, all of which we cover. Other places close to Sandhurst include Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-west), Linkhill (1 mile east), Four Throws (2 miles north-west), Little Conghurst (2 miles north-west) and Bodiam (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north) and Staplehurst (10 miles north).
Near you in Sandhurst
We work in homes and buildings around Sentido pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 4.9 miles south-west. A little further out are The C.M Booth Collection (3.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-east).
How electronic leak detection works in Sandhurst
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we will tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, like drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. We’re often asked to look into gaps at membrane joints and holes around roof penetrations, across commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Some older homes in villages like Sandhurst are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. 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.
- Place
- Sandhurst (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. For a village or hamlet like Sandhurst, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
When to book a survey in Sandhurst
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Anyone responsible for a site like Sandhurst Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How we price electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sandhurst
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Outbuildings and barns around Sandhurst are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Sandhurst, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common questions in Sandhurst
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandhurst?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Sandhurst in the area you cover?
Yes, Sandhurst is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing typically takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The roof decides the method. We will explain why when we quote.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.