Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Tenterden, Kent
Electronic leak detection in Tenterden from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Failed seams and laps
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Tenterden: your questions answered
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Tenterden, such as hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Will you come out to Tenterden?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Electronic leak detection in Tenterden
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Tenterden and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photos. We survey roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks that return after repairs and gaps at membrane joints.
Around a smaller place like Tenterden, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Tenterden (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Tenterden
Other services in Tenterden
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity, which can rule out some methods. We will say if the test won’t work.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot 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. In a smaller place like Tenterden, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What electronic leak detection looks like in Tenterden
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Tenterden has a long history of building, with Smallhythe Place about 2.2 miles south. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Tenterden means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mildred, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Take a building like Tenterden Infant School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Tenterden is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Tenterden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for electronic leak detection. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN30 is within our area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Golden Square, High Street and Station Road and the roads around them. You will find Tenterden on the A28 and B2067, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Tenterden: Broad Tenterden (1 mile south), St Michaels (1 mile north), Strood (2 miles west), London Beach (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north-west) and Kennington (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Tenterden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Turners Field, The Vine Inn and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Tenterden and District Museum (less than half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
How we price electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs