Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Wrotham
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Wrotham, with photos and a written report.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Electronic leak detection in Wrotham: what you get
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. We’ll say if your roof doesn’t suit either method at the outset. We survey green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and failed seams and laps.
Somewhere as small as Wrotham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Wrotham (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price electronic leak detection
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
FAQs for Wrotham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wrotham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Wrotham?
Yes, Wrotham is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How does ELD work?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Also near Wrotham
More services for Wrotham
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs often have seams and patches that can leak. Testing depends on the roof.
Flat roofs in Wrotham
The wider area around Wrotham has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 3.2 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St George, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Wrotham is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever you are in Wrotham, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Our Kent coverage includes Wrotham. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across the TN15 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, Old London Road and West Street. Close by, we survey roofs in Labour-in-vain (1 mile north), Fairseat (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north) and Vigo Village (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
What’s near Wrotham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George And Dragon Public House, Borough Green Primary School and Trosley Country Park. The closest station to Wrotham is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles south-east) and Ightham Court (1.3 miles south-west).
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. For a village or hamlet like Wrotham, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know 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 is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common roof problems in Wrotham
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs though it depends on the layers.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Anyone responsible for a site like Wrotham School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. In a place like Wrotham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Wrotham, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wrotham
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.