Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in South Street, Kent
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for South Street and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. Testing helps find them.
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it’s covered.
About our electronic leak detection in South Street
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. If you’ve noticed failed seams and laps and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as South Street, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- South Street (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in South Street
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
Anyone responsible for a site like Culverstone Green Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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 South Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in South Street, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A written report with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Nearby places to South Street
Also in South Street
What affects the price in South Street
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in South Street
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Street?
Yes, South Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is South Street within the area you cover?
Yes. South Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you repair the leak?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Flat and commercial roofs around South Street
The wider area around South Street has a long history of building, with Cobham College about 3.3 miles north-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landlords with a home close to Meopham station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
South Street is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Wherever you are in South Street, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
We survey roofs across DA13 for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include South Street and Chapman's Hill, and we cover them all. Other places close to South Street include New Street (1 mile west), Priestwood Green (1 mile east), Culverstone Green (1 mile south), Harvel (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Landmarks near South Street
In South Street, that means homes and buildings near Trosley Country Park and Meopham School, among other places. The closest station to South Street is Meopham station, roughly 2.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (4.5 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles south-east).
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around South Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.