Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Chartham, Kent
Electronic leak detection around Chartham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection in Chartham: what you get
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help because they show what’s under the surface. We will tell you if the roof cannot be tested. Common reasons to book are patched roofs that still leak and water coming in under a flat roof, on single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Chartham, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Chartham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection does not cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Carrying out the repair work
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Common roof problems in Chartham
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Landlords with a home close to Chartham station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
Electronic leak detection around Chartham
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a building like Chartham Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For businesses in and around places such as Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings from Chartham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: CT4. We cover properties on Station Road, River Court and The Green and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Around Chartham
Around Chartham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near No Man's Orchard and The Artichoke Inn. Chartham has its own railway station: Chartham station. Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chartham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Chartham
Do you cover Chartham?
Yes, Chartham is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Chartham?
Yes. Chartham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We’ll explain why when we quote.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD does not suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.
Checking the roof from the ground
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. In a small place like Chartham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Limit access to the roof
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chartham
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.