Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in The Stocks
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in The Stocks. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes around roof penetrations
Flat roofs in The Stocks
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around The Stocks has a long history of building, with Smallhythe Place about 2 miles north-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For landlords with property near Rye station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
The Stocks is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Surveys in The Stocks work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. The Stocks is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Electronic leak detection in TN30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Stocks Road, Budd's Lane and Wittersham Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Acton (1 mile north), Wittersham (1 mile west), Stone Corner (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (2 miles east) and Reading Street (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (13 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in The Stocks
We work in homes and buildings around The Ewe And Lamb Inn and the streets around them. The Stocks’s nearest station is Rye station, roughly 4.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near The Stocks include Flatropers Wood.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in The Stocks
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. We survey flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and green roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are breaches around outlets and penetrations and damage from equipment installers.
In a small place like The Stocks, 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, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- The Stocks (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near The Stocks
Also in The Stocks
Why it is worth a survey now in The Stocks
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. Around The Stocks, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in The Stocks
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we’re asked to look at in The Stocks
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. A gap that is hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
Common reasons to book include:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wittersham Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Questions from The Stocks
Do you cover smaller places like The Stocks?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover The Stocks?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and The Stocks is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The roof decides the method. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable at the start.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Test new membranes before covering them
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That is something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Rural addresses near The Stocks can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.