Kent · London and the South East
Felderland Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection around Felderland, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Felderland
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Felderland and across London and South East England. Testing typically takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photos. We are often asked to look into leaks under green or ballasted roofs and stains far from any visible defect, across green roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies.
In a small place like Felderland, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Felderland (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Felderland
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Felderland, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Sandwich station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building like Sandwich Technology School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Felderland is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Felderland and the rest of Kent. Felderland is one of the places in Kent we cover for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the CT14 postcode area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Felderland Lane, Felderland Close and Deal Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Statenborough (1 mile west), Worth (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west) and Sandwich (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Felderland
We work in homes and buildings around The Blue Pigeons pub, Worth Primary School and Ham Fen. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Felderland includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Felderland?
A breach can be left during installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey will not cover
Nearby places to Felderland
What else we do in Felderland
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Felderland
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
Felderland questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Felderland?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Felderland?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Is Felderland in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out electronic leak detection in Felderland, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Why act early in Felderland
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. In a place like Felderland, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How it works
There is not much for you to do 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 size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. For a village or hamlet like Felderland, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.