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Electronic Leak Detection in Stone Corner
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Stone Corner, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Failed seams and laps
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes around roof penetrations
Electronic leak detection in Stone Corner
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it is covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Just ask about your roof. We survey commercial flat roofs, green roofs and single-ply roofs, and people most frequently book us about leaking laps in the waterproofing and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause.
In a small place like Stone Corner, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Stone Corner (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Stone Corner
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Landlords with a home close to Appledore (Kent) station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Find the breach before more patching
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Common questions in Stone Corner
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stone Corner?
Yes, Stone Corner is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Stone Corner as anywhere else.
Is Stone Corner within the area you cover?
Yes, Stone Corner is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Stone Corner?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Stone Corner needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Electronic leak detection in Stone Corner: local notes
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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around Stone Corner has a long history of building, with Smallhythe Place about 1.4 miles north-west. If your house is among the older ones, 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.
Stone Corner is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in Stone Corner for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN30 is covered for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Acton (1 mile south-west), The Stocks (1 mile south), Reading Street (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Stone Corner
The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Smallhythe Place (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Stone Corner includes Flatropers Wood.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stone Corner
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.