Kent · London and the South East
Godinton Electronic Leak Detection
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Godinton, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Failed seams and laps
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive which can limit electronic testing. We will tell you if yours is not suitable.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Godinton
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Godinton and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. We’re often asked to look into leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and stains far from any visible defect, on flat roof membranes, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Godinton frequently have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Godinton (TN23, TN25, TN24)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection does not cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- How wet the insulation is
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Godinton
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Godinton
Godinton has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. Historic houses like Godinton House, about 0.8 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Godinton goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Godinton Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For businesses in and around places such as County Square, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. If you let a flat or house near Ashford International station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Godinton is about 1 mile north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Godinton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Kent, we cover Godinton and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of TN23, TN25 and TN24 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Chart Road, Bridge Road and Chart Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Godinton: Great Chart (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile south-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north), Stanhope (1 mile south) and Bockhanger (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (11 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Around Godinton
We work in homes and buildings around Highworth Grammar School, The Little Black Dog pub and Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood, among other places. The closest station to Godinton is Ashford International station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include County Square (1.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hatch Park.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
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 exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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FAQs for Godinton
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Godinton, such as hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Godinton?
Yes, Godinton is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How do I book a survey in Godinton?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How the survey works
Where it’s 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 length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a smaller place like Godinton, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why act early in Godinton
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. Around Godinton, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
For a price for your roof in Godinton, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Godinton
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.