Kent · London and the South East
Wissenden Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Wissenden and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Common roof problems in Wissenden
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
If you own a rental within reach of Pluckley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Electronic leak detection in Wissenden: what you get
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You’ll also know what to check next. Common reasons to book are damage from equipment installers and breaches hidden under paving or planting, on roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs.
In a small place like Wissenden, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Wissenden (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Wissenden
What else we do in Wissenden
Useful tips for Wissenden property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Limit access to the roof
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Wissenden, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Local flat roofs in Wissenden
With Godinton House about 4.8 miles east, Wissenden sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bethersden Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Wissenden across London and South East England. Wissenden is one of the places in Kent we cover for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN26. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Around Wissenden
The closest station to Wissenden is Pluckley station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
Questions from Wissenden
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wissenden?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wissenden?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. For a village or hamlet like Wissenden, 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 ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.