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Electronic Leak Detection in Fordwich
Need electronic leak detection in Fordwich? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection in Fordwich
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We’ll say if ELD will not work on your roof at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. If you’re worried about gaps at membrane joints and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Fordwich, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Fordwich (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fordwich
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fordwich and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Towns and villages near Fordwich
More services for Fordwich
Electronic leak detection around Fordwich
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. For businesses in and around places such as Whitefriars Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sturry Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Fordwich and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: CT2. That includes homes and businesses on Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street and the roads around them. We also cover Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Fordwich
Around Fordwich, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Frank Montgomery School, Chequer's Wood and Old Park and Fordwich Arms and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Fordwich itself: Sturry station. Nearby you will also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fordwich include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like Fordwich can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Fordwich, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Share any drawings of the roof
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Fordwich
How do I find out if my home in Fordwich is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Fordwich?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
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.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.