Kent · London and the South East
Willington Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Willington and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
How electronic leak detection works in Willington
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Willington and the rest of London and South East England. A visit 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. You get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed damage from equipment installers and failed seams and laps, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs alike.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Willington can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Willington (ME15, ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Willington
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Stoneacre, about 0.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Willington. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you run a business near The Mall Maidstone, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. Landlords with a home close to Bearsted station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Anyone responsible for a site like Senacre Wood Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Willington is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Willington, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: ME15 and ME17. Streets in the area include Essex Road, Oxford Road and Sutton Road, all of which we cover. Willington is on the A274, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Willington, we cover Shepway (1 mile west), Otham (1 mile south-east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Bearsted (2 miles north-east) and Weavering (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
What’s near Willington
Around Willington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near New Line Learning Academy, Senacre Technology College and Mote Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bearsted station, about 1.9 miles north-east. A little further out are KIMS hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Willington include Detling Hill.
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Inverted and paved roofs
We’ll tell you if your inverted or paved roof is not suitable.
Towns and villages near Willington
Also in Willington
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
You can learn a lot 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 a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Being in a smaller place like Willington does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Willington
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane.
Common questions in Willington
Do you cover smaller places like Willington?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Willington is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.