Kent · London and the South East
Bobbing Electronic Leak Detection
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Bobbing, with photographs and a written report.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
About our electronic leak detection in Bobbing
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. We don’t estimate repair costs; that’s for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work if the build-up allows. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaks that return after repairs and water coming in under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing alike.
In a small place like Bobbing, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
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, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Bobbing (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Record dates and spots where water appears
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Towns and villages near Bobbing
What else we do in Bobbing
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a hamlet or village like Bobbing, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Carrying out the repair work
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
Prices for electronic leak detection in Bobbing
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
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 price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Bobbing: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bobbing, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bobbing?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Share any details you have and we will check whether ELD will work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do you work in Bobbing?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Bobbing included.
Electronic leak detection around Bobbing
Bobbing is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Anyone responsible for a site like Grove Park Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We visit Bobbing as part of our work across Kent. Bobbing is one of the places in Kent we cover for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Electronic leak detection in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Bobbing include Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Bobbing
We work in homes and buildings around Westlands School. The nearest railway station is Newington station, about 1.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Court Hall Museum (1.4 miles east) and Bayford Court (1.9 miles east).
What we are asked to look at in Bobbing
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Failed seams and laps
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
For landlords with property near Newington station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What they will not be able to tell you
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.