Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Barfrestone
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Barfrestone from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Electronic leak detection in Barfrestone
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. We survey roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about leaks through a covered membrane and patched roofs that still leak.
Older buildings in small places like Barfrestone may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Barfrestone (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for electronic leak detection in Barfrestone
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Useful tips for Barfrestone property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Barfrestone needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Barfrestone: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Barfrestone?
Yes, Barfrestone is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Barfrestone listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Flat roofs in Barfrestone
The wider area around Barfrestone has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 2.7 miles north. 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. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For landlords with property near Shepherds Well station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Barfrestone is about 5 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Roofs in Barfrestone get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Barfrestone. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the CT15 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Barfrestone: Frogham (1 mile north-west), Elvington (1 mile east), Nonington (1 mile north-west), Snowdown (2 miles north-west) and Woolage Village (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (5 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Around Barfrestone
The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.5 miles south-east).
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- How wet the insulation is
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
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Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.