Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Eastry, Kent
Electronic leak detection in Eastry from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Eastry
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof can’t be tested. If you’re worried about water coming in under a flat roof and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs alike.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Eastry can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Eastry (CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Eastry property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Limit access to the roof
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
File the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
Nearby places to Eastry
What else we do in Eastry
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Electronic leak detection around Eastry
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Eastry, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Eastry Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Eastry and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT13 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way. Other places close to Eastry include Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Eastry
Around Eastry, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ham Fen, The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard and Sandwich Technology School. The closest station to Eastry is Sandwich station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Eastry include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Questions from Eastry
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Eastry, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eastry?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof will not work, we will say so at the start.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a smaller place like Eastry, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Eastry
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.