Kent · London and the South East
Chartham Hatch Electronic Leak Detection
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Chartham Hatch, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Patched roofs that still leak
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. The build-up decides which method will work.
Electronic leak detection in Chartham Hatch
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It helps trace a leak you already have or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Tell us about your roof to find out more. We survey commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks showing away from the breach and gaps at membrane joints.
In a small place like Chartham Hatch, 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. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Chartham Hatch (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. In a place like Chartham Hatch, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Chartham Hatch book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chartham Hatch. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Chartham Hatch: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chartham Hatch?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chartham Hatch?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable at the start.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a village or hamlet like Chartham Hatch, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Electronic leak detection in Chartham Hatch: local notes
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so check with the council. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For businesses in and around places such as Whitefriars Shopping Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. For landlords with property near Chartham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building such as The Canterbury Academy, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in Chartham Hatch for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Chartham Hatch and the places around it.
Every address in CT4 is covered for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road. If you are just outside Chartham Hatch, we cover Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Chartham Hatch
In Chartham Hatch, that means homes and buildings near Royal Oak Public House and No Man's Orchard. Chartham Hatch’s nearest station is Chartham station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
To price your survey, we look at:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.