Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Woodside Green, Kent
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Woodside Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
How electronic leak detection works in Woodside Green
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, like drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. Common reasons to book are patched roofs that still leak and damage from equipment installers, across roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs.
In a small place like Woodside Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Woodside Green (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
What affects the price in Woodside Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Woodside Green questions
Is Woodside Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Woodside Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Woodside Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Woodside Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
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, ready to forward.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof will not work, we’ll say so at the start.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Woodside Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. Around Woodside Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing and that changes how testing works.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.
Local flat roofs in Woodside Green
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Leeds Castle about 4.3 miles west, Woodside Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Lenham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building such as The Lenham School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Woodside Green is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We visit Woodside Green as part of our work across Kent. Woodside Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across the ME17 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Woodside Green: West Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile east), Lenham (1 mile south-west), Warren Street (1 mile east) and Leadingcross Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Woodside Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kiln Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Woodside Green is Lenham station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (3.9 miles south).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.