Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Stubb's Cross, Kent
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Stubb's Cross. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well but it depends on the product and layers.
How electronic leak detection works in Stubb's Cross
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we will explain our choice. We will say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. We survey single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most often book us about patched roofs that still leak and leaks under green or ballasted roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Stubb's Cross take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Stubb's Cross (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Stubb's Cross
Godinton House, about 3.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stubb's Cross. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Ashford Designer Outlet, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. For landlords with property near Ashford International station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Stubb's Cross is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Stubb's Cross. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN26. Local streets include Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Stubb's Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and Queen's Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.
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What else we do in Stubb's Cross
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Stubb's Cross
Is Stubb's Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, Stubb's Cross is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Stubb's Cross listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do I book a survey in Stubb's Cross?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Stubb's Cross?
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Failed seams and laps
If you live in an older home near St Francis, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Stubb's Cross needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What affects the price in Stubb's Cross
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Stubb's Cross. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.