Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Goodnestone, Kent
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Goodnestone from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Share any drawings of the roof
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
About our electronic leak detection in Goodnestone
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Goodnestone and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You get a written report with photographs. We survey single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and green roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
Somewhere as small as Goodnestone, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Goodnestone (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Goodnestone
Do you carry out roof surveys in Goodnestone?
Yes, Goodnestone is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Goodnestone?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We’ll explain why when we quote.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
ELD does not suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable before testing.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
When to book a survey in Goodnestone
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
If you let a flat or house near Adisham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
What electronic leak detection looks like in Goodnestone
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. The wider area around Goodnestone has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 0.4 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Anyone responsible for a site like Goodnestone Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Cross, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Goodnestone, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT3 is covered for electronic leak detection. Local streets include The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Goodnestone
We work in homes and buildings around The Fitzwalter Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Goodnestone is Adisham station, roughly 1.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
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How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Cottages and farmhouses around Goodnestone often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Goodnestone and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Suitability depends on the layers.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.