Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Tudeley
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. We carry out electronic leak detection in Tudeley.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Electronic leak detection in Tudeley: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Landlords with a home close to Tonbridge station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like The Schools at Somerhill will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Tudeley is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the TN11 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Tudeley
Around Tudeley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bishop Chavasse Primary School, Hillview School for Girls and The Poacher & Partridge pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Tonbridge station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
About our electronic leak detection in Tudeley
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. Repair costs are not part of the report; that’s for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at breaches hidden under paving or planting and damp inside with no sign on the roof, across green roofs, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs.
Somewhere as small as Tudeley, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Tudeley (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Tudeley and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Tudeley
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the exact price before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Common roof problems in Tudeley
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Find the breach before more patching
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Towns and villages near Tudeley
Also in Tudeley
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Cottages and farmhouses around Tudeley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Tudeley, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Tudeley
Is Tudeley within the area you cover?
Yes, Tudeley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Tudeley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.