Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Dover, Kent
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Dover, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Electronic leak detection in Dover
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Dover and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaks under green or ballasted roofs and leaks showing away from the breach, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies alike.
Houses around a town like Dover often have a flat roof somewhere, over an extension, garage, porch or dormer. Many are felt, and newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP. The usual warning signs are standing water, splits and edges coming away. Water that sits for days after rain is frequently the first sign a flat roof needs attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Dover (CT17, CT16, CT15, CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Dover
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. Roof faults found early can be planned for, while one found after water comes through typically has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Dover as anywhere.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
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What electronic leak detection looks like in Dover
Dover is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Within a mile and a half or so of Dover there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
If you let a flat or house near Dover Priory station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Dover, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Dover is in Kent. We cover Dover and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Dover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across the CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on London Road, High Street and Church Road. You’ll find Dover on the A2 and A20, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Dover, we cover River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). Dover is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent.
Around Dover
Typical jobs here are in homes near Connaught Park, The Bull pub and St Edmund's Catholic School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Dover Priory station, about 0.9 miles south. A little further out are Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We’ll say if the test won’t work.
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes but it depends on the product and layers.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dover
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. A survey in Dover needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Signs you need electronic leak detection in Dover
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Anyone responsible for a site like Shatterlocks Infant School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Questions from Dover
Is my home in Dover listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Dover?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof, and ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you cover Dover for electronic leak detection?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Dover.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.