Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Walter's Green
Electronic leak detection in Walter's Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks that return after repairs
About our electronic leak detection in Walter's Green
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. 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. If you are worried about holes left by work on the roof and failed seams and laps, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Walter's Green 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, normally 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Walter's Green (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Walter's Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Walter's Green?
Yes, Walter's Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Walter's Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Tell us what you know about the roof and we will confirm suitability.
How long will testing take?
It normally takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. Older and listed buildings around Walter's Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Walter's Green
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
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.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Walter's Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t 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.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- How wet the insulation is
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Walter's Green
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Around Walter's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Common roof problems in Walter's Green
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Failed seams and laps
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Electronic leak detection in Walter's Green: local notes
The wider area around Walter's Green has a long history of building, with Penshurst Place about 2.1 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you let a flat or house near Ashurst Kent station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fordcombe Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Walter's Green is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Walter's Green and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across the TN11 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Fordcombe (1 mile south-east), Teasley Mead (1 mile south-west), Ashurst (1 mile south), Stone Cross (1 mile south-east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Walter's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Bottle House Inn. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (2.8 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (4.3 miles east). The countryside around Walter's Green includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.