Kent · London and the South East
Westwell Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Westwell, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
About our electronic leak detection in Westwell
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. If you are worried about stains far from any visible defect and water coming in under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes alike.
Older buildings in small places like Westwell may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Westwell (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Westwell
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Westwell, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Westwell
- A photo-illustrated written report
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Cottages and farmhouses around Westwell often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westwell
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Towns and villages near Westwell
What else we do in Westwell
Local flat roofs in Westwell
With Godinton House about 2.3 miles south, Westwell sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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 your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Shop and office owners around County Square may find that a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. Take a building like The Hayesbrook School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Westwell is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Westwell are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Westwell. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Westwell, we cover Tutt Hill (1 mile south-west), Ram Lane (1 mile west), Potters Corner (1 mile south), Westwell Leacon (2 miles west) and Hothfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
What’s near Westwell
The closest station to Westwell is Charing station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find County Square (3.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
What affects the price in Westwell
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What you can safely check yourself
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. Don’t go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes but it depends on the product and layers.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we will say so.
Questions from Westwell
Do you cover smaller places like Westwell?
Yes, Westwell is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Westwell listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The roof decides the method. We will explain why when we quote.