Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Whetsted
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in Whetsted.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Whetsted
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Whetsted and the rest of London and the South East. Testing typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks under green or ballasted roofs and water coming in under a flat roof.
In a small place like Whetsted, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Whetsted (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Whetsted
Is Whetsted in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Whetsted is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Whetsted?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We will discuss it before we quote.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a village or hamlet like Whetsted, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Electronic leak detection in Whetsted: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Five Oak Green 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. If you let a flat or house near Paddock Wood station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in Whetsted for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We work across TN12 for electronic leak detection. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Whetsted
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Kings Head pub, Mascalls School and Foal Hurst Wood. For rail, the closest station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Whetsted
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Whetsted
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
Common reasons to book include:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Paddock Wood Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check this first.
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- How wet the insulation is
- Carrying out the repair work
- Some conductive membranes
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes