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Danaway Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection across Danaway, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Holes around roof penetrations
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Danaway
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak 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 when conditions allow. Let us know about your roof to find out more. We survey roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks under green or ballasted roofs and waterproofing to test before it’s covered.
In a small place like Danaway, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Danaway (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. The build-up decides which method will work.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Moisture spread under the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Do not leave water getting in
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Danaway needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Danaway questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Danaway?
Often, yes. Danaway is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Danaway?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
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 use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We will explain why when we quote.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Danaway
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. In a small place like Danaway, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Danaway
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Flat and commercial roofs around Danaway
Danaway is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Borden Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Newington station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. If you’re in Danaway, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Danaway is one of the places in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of ME9 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Danaway
Typical jobs here are in homes near Westlands School and Plough & Harrow pub. For rail, the closest station is Newington station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bayford Court (3 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Danaway includes Detling Hill.