Kent · London and the South East
Staplehurst Electronic Leak Detection
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Staplehurst and across Kent.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Damage from equipment installers
Staplehurst: your questions answered
Is Staplehurst in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Staplehurst is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Staplehurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we look at the roof first.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Staplehurst
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. We survey roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and green roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are new membranes needing a check before handover and failed seams and laps.
In smaller places like Staplehurst, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Staplehurst (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Finding the breach sooner limits that. With lower homes, common in places like Staplehurst, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Staplehurst
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Electronic leak detection around Staplehurst
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
For landlords with property near Staplehurst station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. The streets around a church like All Saints Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Staplehurst, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN12. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and North Down, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Staplehurst, we cover Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Staplehurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Railway Tavern, among other places. There’s a railway station in Staplehurst itself: Staplehurst station. A little further out are Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity, which can rule out some methods. We’ll say if the test won’t work.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Staplehurst
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that is hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
Common reasons to book include:
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Staplehurst School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. A visit to a smaller place like Staplehurst is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Staplehurst, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.