Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Greatstone-on-Sea, Kent
Independent electronic leak detection in Greatstone-on-Sea. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Electronic leak detection for Greatstone-on-Sea homes and businesses
Why it is worth a survey now in Greatstone-on-Sea
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. For an older or listed building in a place like Greatstone-on-Sea, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Greatstone-on-Sea
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
About our electronic leak detection in Greatstone-on-Sea
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it is covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Let us know about your roof to find out more. Typical surveys look at holes left by work on the roof and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, across commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Greatstone-on-Sea are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Greatstone-on-Sea (TN28)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Greatstone-on-Sea
Other services in Greatstone-on-Sea
What electronic leak detection looks like in Greatstone-on-Sea
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Greatstone-on-Sea, so there’s 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. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung 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.
The streets around a church such as St Peter's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Greatstone-on-Sea is about 9 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We visit Greatstone-on-Sea as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Greatstone-on-Sea and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the TN28 postcode area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Alfred Road, Meehan Road South and Hardy Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Greatstone-on-Sea: Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile north), New Romney (1 mile north-west), Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south), Lydd (3 miles south-west) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (14 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Greatstone-on-Sea
We work in homes and buildings around Romney Warren Country Park, The Marsh Academy and The Jolly Fisherman pub. Nearby you will also find Romney 'castle' (3.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere like Greatstone-on-Sea needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Common roof problems in Greatstone-on-Sea
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Anyone responsible for a site like Greatstone Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
Useful tips for Greatstone-on-Sea property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Limit access to the roof
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
FAQs for Greatstone-on-Sea
Is the coastal weather around Greatstone-on-Sea hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Greatstone-on-Sea is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Greatstone-on-Sea?
Yes, Greatstone-on-Sea is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What does electronic leak detection do?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How do I book a survey in Greatstone-on-Sea?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.