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Electronic leak detection in Broomfield, Kent
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Broomfield, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection in Broomfield
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods usually need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we will use. We’ll say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. If you are worried about repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and new roofs to check before paving or planting, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Broomfield take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Broomfield (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Broomfield
Broomfield lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Herne Bay station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Broomfield is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. If you’re in Broomfield, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Broomfield is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: CT6. We cover properties on Barley Close, The Meadows and Ladyfields. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Hunters Forstal (1 mile west), Herne (1 mile south-west), Hillborough (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile south-east) and Hawthorn (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Broomfield
In Broomfield, that means homes and buildings near Curtis Wood, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Herne Bay High School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Places near Broomfield
What else we do in Broomfield
FAQs for Broomfield
Is my home in Broomfield listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Broomfield?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We will explain why when we quote.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof will not work, we’ll say so at the start.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Carrying out the repair work
- Sections we cannot safely access
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
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 in advance.
Letting agents and landlords in Broomfield book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Broomfield
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a small place like Broomfield, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Broomfield, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Broomfield
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Broomfield, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What we are asked to look at in Broomfield
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Anyone responsible for a site like Herne Church of England Infant School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection