Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Wanshurst Green, Kent
Electronic leak detection across Wanshurst Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
About our electronic leak detection in Wanshurst Green
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Wanshurst Green and the rest of London and South East England. Testing usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaking laps in the waterproofing and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Wanshurst Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Wanshurst Green (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wanshurst Green
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older rural homes like those around Wanshurst Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Nearby places to Wanshurst Green
What else we do in Wanshurst Green
Questions from Wanshurst Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wanshurst Green?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Wanshurst Green?
Yes. Wanshurst Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we check the roof first.
How do I book a survey in Wanshurst Green?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Flat roofs in Wanshurst Green
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Michael and All Angels Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Landlords with a home close to Marden station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wanshurst Green is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We also cover the places around Wanshurst Green: St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Wanshurst Green
For rail, the closest station is Marden station, about 1.2 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).