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Electronic leak detection in Strood, Kent
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Strood. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Patched roofs that still leak
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Note where leaks show inside and when
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Electronic leak detection in Strood: what you get
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. The results come in a report with photos. Common reasons to book are leaks showing away from the breach and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, across roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs.
In a small place like Strood, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Strood (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Strood
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local flat roofs in Strood
Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 2.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Strood goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as Rolvenden Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Strood is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Strood are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Strood is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for electronic leak detection. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Rolvenden Hill and Tenterden Road. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Rolvenden (1 mile south-west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south), West Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles north) and Broad Tenterden (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north) and Kennington (13 miles north-east).
Around Strood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Turners Field and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (1 mile south-west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north-west).
When to book a survey in Strood
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- How wet the insulation is
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a small place like Strood, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Strood, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Why get it checked now?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. In a place like Strood, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Strood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Strood?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Strood in the area you cover?
Yes, Strood is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How does ELD work?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We will tell you if yours is not suitable at the start.