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Electronic leak detection in Well Street, Kent
Electronic leak detection across Well Street, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How electronic leak detection works in Well Street
Some flat roofs can’t be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We will say if ELD won’t work on your roof before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, such as drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and green roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks through a covered membrane and water coming in under a flat roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Well Street 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. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
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, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Well Street (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Share any drawings of the roof
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Electronic leak detection around Well Street
Older houses across Kent often 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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 4.9 miles west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Well Street has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near East Malling station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Well Street, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Well Street is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Well Street get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Well Street and the places around it.
We cover every part of ME19 for electronic leak detection. Other places close to Well Street include East Malling (1 mile north), West Malling (1 mile north-west), Kings Hill (1 mile south-west), Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Red Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Well Street
Around Well Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St James the Great Academy, The Rising Sun pub and Manor Park Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is East Malling station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Coldrum Long Barrow (3.5 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Why get it checked now?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached so attention can go to the right place. Older and listed buildings around Well Street 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 drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Well Street book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Common roof problems in Well Street
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
FAQs for Well Street
Is my home in Well Street listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Well Street?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
Which method do you use?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Around Well Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.