Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Breach, Kent
Electronic leak detection around Breach, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How electronic leak detection works in Breach
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes, and people most frequently book us about leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and leaks under green or ballasted roofs.
In a small place like Breach, 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’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Breach (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Some conductive membranes
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Cottages and farmhouses around Breach frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Breach questions
Do you cover Breach?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Breach is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Breach?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does the weather affect the survey?
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 will talk to you about another date.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Find the breach before more patching
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
What else we do in Breach
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. In a small place like Breach, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Flat and commercial roofs around Breach
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’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Acrise Place about 3.4 miles south, Breach sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you let a flat or house near Snowdown station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Breach is about 5 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. We cover Breach and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Breach and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We also cover Lodge Lees (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Wootton (2 miles south-east), Shelvin (2 miles east) and Selsted (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles north-west) and Deal (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Breach
In Breach, that means homes and buildings near The Palm Tree Inn and Jumping Downs and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Snowdown station, about 3.6 miles north-east. The countryside around Breach includes Cheriton Hill.