Kent · London and the South East
Boughton under Blean Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Boughton under Blean, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection in Boughton under Blean: what you get
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We’ll point you to the likely next step. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are holes left by work on the roof and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak.
Older buildings in small places like Boughton under Blean may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Boughton under Blean (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Boughton under Blean
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
If you look after a building such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Nearby places to Boughton under Blean
More services for Boughton under Blean
Flat roofs in Boughton under Blean
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Boughton under Blean, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark such as St Barnabas, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Boughton under Blean is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings from Boughton under Blean are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Boughton under Blean and the places around it.
Electronic leak detection in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, The Street and The Crescent and the roads around them. Other places close to Boughton under Blean include Hickmans Green (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (1 mile south), Dunkirk (1 mile east), Oversland (1 mile south) and South Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Around Boughton under Blean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Queens Head pub, among other places. Boughton under Blean’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.2 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Rural addresses near Boughton under Blean can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Common questions in Boughton under Blean
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Boughton under Blean, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Boughton under Blean is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you come out to Boughton under Blean?
Yes, Boughton under Blean is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable before testing.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.