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Electronic leak detection in Tonge Corner, Kent
Independent electronic leak detection in Tonge Corner. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks showing away from the breach
How electronic leak detection works in Tonge Corner
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Tonge Corner and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about leaks that return after repairs and damage from equipment installers, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Tonge Corner, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Tonge Corner (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Towns and villages near Tonge Corner
Also in Tonge Corner
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Tonge Corner and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs often have laps and old repairs that can leak. Testing depends on the roof.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Tonge Corner
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Tonge Corner, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Giles, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like Lansdowne Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Tonge Corner is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings from Tonge Corner are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Tonge Corner and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME9 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Tonge Corner include Tonge (1 mile north), Radfield (1 mile south), Murston (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile west) and Rodmersham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Minster (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Tonge Corner
We work in homes and buildings around Sittingbourne Community College and Milton Creek Country Park. The nearest railway station is Teynham station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.4 miles west) and Bayford Court (1.4 miles west).
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How wet the insulation is
- Carrying out the repair work
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
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 a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Limit access to the roof
- Test new membranes before covering them
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Tonge Corner, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- 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.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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FAQs for Tonge Corner
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Tonge Corner?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Tonge Corner listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It normally takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
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 freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.