Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Wilsley Pound, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Wilsley Pound. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection in Wilsley Pound: what you get
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We will tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We are often asked to look into leaks that return after repairs and water coming in under a flat roof, across commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes.
In a small place like Wilsley Pound, 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. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Wilsley Pound (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Leave it or get it looked at?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. In a place like Wilsley Pound, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wilsley Pound
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Wilsley Pound
What else we do in Wilsley Pound
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Wilsley Pound
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
Flat and commercial roofs around Wilsley Pound
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Landlords with a home close to Staplehurst station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you look after a building such as Cranbrook Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Wilsley Pound is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether the building in Wilsley Pound is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN17 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Sissinghurst (1 mile east), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (2 miles west) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Around Wilsley Pound
Around Wilsley Pound, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cranbrook School, Crane Valley and The Bull Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Staplehurst station, about 4.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.6 miles east).
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Wilsley Pound
Is Wilsley Pound within the area you cover?
Yes, Wilsley Pound is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Wilsley Pound listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
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. All of them come by email.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere as small as Wilsley Pound, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- 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’s shared
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.