Kent · London and the South East
Ulcombe Electronic Leak Detection
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Ulcombe. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Useful tips for Ulcombe property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Don’t let outlets block
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Electronic leak detection in Ulcombe
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You will also know what to check next. We survey green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damage from equipment installers and gaps at membrane joints.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Ulcombe take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Ulcombe (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Ulcombe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ulcombe?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Ulcombe?
Yes, Ulcombe is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That’s how we locate breaches you cannot see.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How do you choose the testing method?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage testing usually needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What else we do in Ulcombe
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ulcombe
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Flat roofs in Ulcombe
Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 2.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Ulcombe goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to All Saints Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ulcombe Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. In Ulcombe, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Ulcombe is one of the places in Kent where we work for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You’ll find streets such as The Street and Chapmans Place. Close by, we survey roofs in Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ulcombe
In Ulcombe, that means homes and buildings near The Harrow Public House, among other places. The closest station to Ulcombe is Harrietsham station, about 2.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
Prices for electronic leak detection in Ulcombe
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs 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
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. In a small place like Ulcombe, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Ulcombe, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We look at this first.
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.