Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Chilham
Electronic leak detection in Chilham and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
About our electronic leak detection in Chilham
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Just ask about your roof. If you are worried about a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and breaches around outlets and penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Chilham may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Chilham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- The extent of water in the insulation
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. For a village or hamlet like Chilham, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
We confirm the exact price 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. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Useful tips for Chilham property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Chilham?
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
If you let a flat or house near Chilham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Chilham
Is Chilham in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Chilham is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chilham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That is how we locate breaches you cannot see.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Local flat roofs in Chilham
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Chilham is about 5 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chilham can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Chilham is one of the places in Kent where we work.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include The Street, The Square and Bagham Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Mountain Street (1 mile south-west), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Godmersham (2 miles south), Shottenden (2 miles west) and Perrywood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Chilham
We work in homes and buildings around Woolpack Inn and Broadham Down, among other places. Chilham has its own railway station: Chilham station. Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Chilham Castle (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Chilham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.