Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Deal
Electronic leak detection in Deal, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Failed seams and laps
- Damage from equipment installers
- Patched roofs that still leak
How electronic leak detection works in Deal
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Deal and across London and South East England. Testing usually takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We are often asked to look into leaks showing away from the breach and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, across flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Shops, surgeries, schools and small business units in towns like Deal frequently have flat roofs. They’re easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling tile. A careful look at outlets, upstands and the membrane itself shows where it stands. Let us know who manages the building so access to the roof can be arranged.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Deal (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Deal
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Parking in a town like Deal is normally simple, but tell us if there’s a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers whatever is safely visible from outside, from windows and from the roof space, and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Deal
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What we’re asked to look at in Deal
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Castle Community College, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Useful tips for Deal property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Have roof specifications to hand
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
FAQs for Deal
Is the coastal weather around Deal hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Deal?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We will explain why when we quote.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What else we do in Deal
Electronic leak detection in Deal: local notes
Deal is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you live in an older home near St Saviour's, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Deal station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Deal is about 14 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We visit Deal as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Deal is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for electronic leak detection. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT14 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Forelands Square and Herschell Square. Being close to the A258 and B2056, Deal is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Deal, we cover Mill Hill (1 mile west), Walmer (1 mile south), Sholden (1 mile north-west), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-west) and Great Mongeham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Deal
We work in homes and buildings around Betteshanger Park, Brickmakers Arms and Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School. Deal’s nearest station is Deal station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Kent Museum of the Moving Image (0.6 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (0.5 miles east).