Kent · London and the South East
Well Head Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Well Head. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Questions from Well Head
Do you cover Well Head?
Yes, Well Head is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Well Head listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD does not suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof won’t work, we will say so at the start.
How do I book a survey in Well Head?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Well Head
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. If you’ve noticed leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and water coming in under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Well Head take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Well Head (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Well Head
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Around Well Head, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Well Head
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Find the breach before more patching
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Around Well Head, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
For a price for electronic leak detection in Well Head, 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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs frequently have laps and old repairs that can leak. We test where the roof suits it.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
Flat roofs in Well Head
Goodnestone Park, about 1.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Well Head. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Take a building like Wingham 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 Adisham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Well Head is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in Well Head for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Well Head is one of the places in Kent we cover for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT3 is covered for electronic leak detection. Other places close to Well Head include Wingham (1 mile north-west), Twitham (1 mile east), Wingham Well (1 mile west), Broomhill (1 mile north) and Wingham Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Well Head
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Well Head is Adisham station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5 miles west). The countryside around Well Head includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Some conductive membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs