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Electronic Leak Detection in Caring
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Caring, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Limit access to the roof
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Electronic leak detection in Caring
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we are asked to look at most are breaches hidden under paving or planting and holes left by work on the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Caring are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re 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 is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Caring (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Caring
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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Caring: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Caring?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Caring as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Caring?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Caring, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- 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.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What affects the price in Caring
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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 it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Flat roofs in Caring
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Stoneacre, about 0.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Caring. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Landlords with a home close to Bearsted station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you run a business near The Mall Maidstone, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. Anyone responsible for a site like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Caring is about 3 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Caring are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Caring is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: ME17. We cover properties on Caring Lane and Caring Road. Other places close to Caring include Otham (1 mile south-west), Bearsted (1 mile north-west), Langley (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile south) and Willington (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Caring
In Caring, that means homes and buildings near The Orchard Spot Public House. Caring’s nearest station is Bearsted station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Maidstone (3.1 miles west) and Laundry Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Caring includes Detling Hill.