Kent · London and the South East
Densole Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Densole, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
How electronic leak detection works in Densole
A leak in a flat roof frequently shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and failed seams and laps, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Densole, 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, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Densole (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Towns and villages near Densole
Also in Densole
What happens if roof problems are left?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. In a small place like Densole, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Densole
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Flat roofs in Densole
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Densole, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Acrise Place, about 1.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Densole. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St Luke's, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Take a building like Hawkinge Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Folkestone West station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Densole is about 3 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Densole. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on St John's Close, St John's Way and Canterbury Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Densole: Hawkinge (1 mile south), Swingfield Minnis (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (2 miles south-east), Arpinge (2 miles south-west) and Selsted (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles north-east) and Hythe (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Densole
Densole’s nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 3.1 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Folkestone Castle (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Cheriton Hill.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Densole questions
Is the coastal weather around Densole hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is Densole within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Densole, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.