Kent · London and the South East
Stick Hill Electronic Leak Detection
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Stick Hill from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes, depending on the type and build-up.
How electronic leak detection works in Stick Hill
Some flat roofs can’t be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We will say if ELD won’t work on your roof at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, like drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. If you’ve noticed breaches around outlets and penetrations and holes left by work on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Stick Hill may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re 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.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Stick Hill (TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
It’s useful 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 a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older rural homes like those around Stick Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
What we’re asked to look at in Stick Hill
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Damage from equipment installers
If you own a rental within reach of Hever station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stick Hill
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Not every leak is in the membrane. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. In a small place like Stick Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stick Hill
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Stick Hill
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. About 1.5 miles north-east lies Hever Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Stick Hill has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Stick Hill is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Wherever you are in Stick Hill, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Our Kent coverage includes Stick Hill. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of TN8 for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Hartfield Road and Eden Hall. We also cover Marsh Green (2 miles west), Cowden (2 miles south), Hammerwood (3 miles south-west), Dormansland (4 miles west) and Dormans Park (5 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east) and Southborough (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Stick Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Queen's Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hever station, roughly 0.8 miles north. A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.1 miles north-west).
FAQs for Stick Hill
Do you cover Stick Hill?
Yes, Stick Hill is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Stick Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Stick Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
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 so we can pinpoint it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We’ll explain why when we quote.