Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Aylesham, Kent
Electronic leak detection in Aylesham and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
Why it is worth a survey now in Aylesham
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. Arranging work in a smaller place like Aylesham is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How electronic leak detection works in Aylesham
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. 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. We’ll point you to the likely next step. If you are worried about patched roofs that still leak and water coming in under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Aylesham 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. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Aylesham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection in Aylesham: local notes
The wider area around Aylesham has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 1.6 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
If you look after a building like Aylesham Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Aylesham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. The streets around a church such as St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Aylesham is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Aylesham is one of the places in Kent we cover for electronic leak detection. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Aylesham
Aylesham has its own railway station: Aylesham station. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Aylesham: your questions answered
Do you cover Aylesham?
Yes, Aylesham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Aylesham as anywhere else.
Is my home in Aylesham listed or in a conservation area?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That’s how we locate breaches you can’t see.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I book a survey in Aylesham?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Parking around Aylesham is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aylesham
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in Aylesham, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Aylesham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.