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Electronic leak detection in Sissinghurst, Kent
Electronic leak detection in Sissinghurst and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes around roof penetrations
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Sissinghurst
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods normally need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. We will say if your roof doesn’t suit either method before any testing starts. We are often asked to look into new membranes needing a check before handover and breaches hidden under paving or planting, on single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Sissinghurst 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Sissinghurst (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Some conductive membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Electronic leak detection around Sissinghurst
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you look after a building like Cranbrook School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you own a rental within reach of Staplehurst station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Sissinghurst is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sissinghurst can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN17. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on The Street, Milkhouse Cottages and Cobnut Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Sissinghurst: Wilsley Pound (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (2 miles north) and Colliers Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Near you in Sissinghurst
Around Sissinghurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Crane Valley and The Bull Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Staplehurst station, about 4.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (1.1 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-east).
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. For an older or listed building in a place like Sissinghurst, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
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Sissinghurst: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Sissinghurst is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Sissinghurst?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Sissinghurst?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How does ELD work?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not typically 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Sissinghurst can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we will say so.