Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Broom Street, Kent
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Broom Street. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Common roof problems in Broom Street
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
For landlords with property near Faversham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
Electronic leak detection in Broom Street
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about waterproofing to test before it’s covered and patched roofs that still leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Broom Street, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Broom Street (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Broom Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Broom Street
How do I find out if my home in Broom Street is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Broom Street within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we will confirm suitability.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Broom Street
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Flat roofs in Broom Street
Broom Street is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Graveney Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Broom Street is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Broom Street can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of ME13 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Broom Street, we cover Graveney (1 mile south-east), Culmers (1 mile south-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south), Slutshole (2 miles south-east) and Hernhill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Broom Street
In Broom Street, that means homes and buildings near South Swale and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles north-east).
Prices for electronic leak detection in Broom Street
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- 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. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Broom Street, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.