Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Farthingloe, Kent
Electronic leak detection in Farthingloe, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Questions from Farthingloe
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Farthingloe, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Farthingloe is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Farthingloe is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
About our electronic leak detection in Farthingloe
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD won’t work on your roof at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. We’re often asked to look into stains far from any visible defect and patched roofs that still leak, on roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Farthingloe take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Farthingloe (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out so attention can go to the right place. In a place like Farthingloe, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Farthingloe
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check before we quote.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older roofs in small places like Farthingloe can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Farthingloe
Farthingloe lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Aycliffe Church Centre, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Aycliffe Community Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. If you’re in Farthingloe, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Farthingloe is one of the places in Kent where we work for electronic leak detection. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We also cover the places around Farthingloe: Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Farthingloe
Around Farthingloe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Astor College for the Arts, Whinless Down and Crown & Sceptre pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Dover Priory station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Farthingloe includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Farthingloe
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Nearby places to Farthingloe
What else we do in Farthingloe
When to book a survey in Farthingloe
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
For landlords with property near Dover Priory station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
Useful tips for Farthingloe property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Have roof specifications to hand
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.