Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in The Platt, Kent
We carry out electronic leak detection in The Platt and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in The Platt
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. Typical surveys look at punctures from foot traffic or tools and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, on commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies.
Some older homes in villages like The Platt are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- The Platt (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
To price your survey, we look at:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a small place like The Platt, access is usually 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.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in The Platt
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Common questions in The Platt
Is my home in The Platt listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is The Platt in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and The Platt is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What electronic leak detection looks like in The Platt
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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. The wider area around The Platt has a long history of building, with Wadhurst Castle about 3 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For businesses in and around places like The Corn Exchange, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Alban, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Frant Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in The Platt for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover The Platt. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN3 is covered for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Landmarks near The Platt
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George Public House and Eridge Park. The closest station to The Platt is Frant station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Useful tips for The Platt property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Don’t let outlets block
- Limit access to the roof
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Testing may still be possible, depending on the build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in The Platt
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. In a small place like The Platt, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in The Platt
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.