Kent · London and the South East
Faversham Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Faversham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks that return after repairs
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Electronic leak detection in Faversham: what you get
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You’ll also know what to check next. Typical surveys look at leaks showing away from the breach and patched roofs that still leak, across single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes.
In a town like Faversham, flat roofs are common on rear extensions, garages, porches and dormers. 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 often the first sign a flat roof needs attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Faversham (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Faversham: your questions answered
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Faversham?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
Is the coastal weather around Faversham hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Faversham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Places near Faversham
What else we do in Faversham
Electronic leak detection around Faversham
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Faversham, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Faversham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Landlords with a home close to Faversham station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take a building like Ethelbert Road Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in Faversham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Faversham is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the ME13 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Faversham is on the A2 and A251, so it is easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Faversham, we cover Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Faversham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mechanics Arms, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow, among other places. There is a railway station in Faversham itself: Faversham station. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Most visits in a town like Faversham start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Faversham, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Note where leaks show inside and when
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
What affects the price in Faversham
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes, depending on what’s below.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.