Kent · London and the South East
Teston Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Teston, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Electronic leak detection in Teston: what you get
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’ve noticed damage from equipment installers and patched roofs that still leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Teston, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Teston (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Limit access to the roof
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Nearby places to Teston
Other services in Teston
What electronic leak detection looks like in Teston
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Wateringbury station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you run a business near Fremlin Walk, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Teston is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. In Teston, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Teston.
Surveys in ME18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on The Street, Courtlands and Church Street or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Teston, we cover Red Hill (1 mile north-west), West Farleigh (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Teston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wateringbury pub, The Malling School and Quarry Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Teston is Wateringbury station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (2.6 miles south-west).
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Teston, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Cottages and farmhouses around Teston frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Teston
Do you cover smaller places like Teston?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is Teston in the area you cover?
Yes, Teston is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote for each roof individually. Send us details of the roof. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.