Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in West Farleigh, Kent
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in West Farleigh. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks showing away from the breach
About our electronic leak detection in West Farleigh
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods usually need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. We’re frequently asked to look into leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, on single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Some older homes in villages like West Farleigh are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- West Farleigh (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. ELD can locate them.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- How wet the insulation is
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Carrying out the repair work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in West Farleigh
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
Why it’s worth a survey now in West Farleigh
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. For an older or listed building in a place like West Farleigh, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
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. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why us?
- A report with photographs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
West Farleigh: your questions answered
Will you come out to West Farleigh?
Yes, West Farleigh is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Farleigh?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we look at the roof first.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around West Farleigh can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Common roof problems in West Farleigh
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Take a building like Oakwood Park Grammar School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Electronic leak detection around West Farleigh
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to East Farleigh station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For businesses in and around places like Fremlin Walk, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
West Farleigh is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in West Farleigh, we can come and survey your property. Our Kent coverage includes West Farleigh and the places around it.
Electronic leak detection in ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around West Farleigh: Farleigh Green (1 mile east), Hoppers Corner (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near West Farleigh
We work in homes and buildings around Quarry Wood and The Tickled Trout pub. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, about 1.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east).