Kent · London and the South East
Gushmere Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Gushmere, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
How we price electronic leak detection
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Gushmere
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help because they show what’s under the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we’ll say so. Common reasons to book are patched roofs that still leak and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, across liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes.
In a village or hamlet like Gushmere, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Gushmere (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Gushmere
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Gushmere, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Gushmere?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I book a survey in Gushmere?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How much time does ELD need?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Places near Gushmere
What else we do in Gushmere
Flat and commercial roofs around Gushmere
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Gushmere, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Belmont House and Gardens lies about 3.6 miles west, so building around Gushmere goes back a long way. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We survey roofs in Gushmere and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Gushmere is one of the places in Kent where we work for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across the ME13 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We cover properties on Selling Road and Vicarage Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Gushmere
We work in homes and buildings around The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens, among other places. The nearest railway station is Selling station, about 0.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Gushmere includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs frequently have seams and patches that can leak. We test where the roof suits it.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a village or hamlet like Gushmere, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know 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 start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Why act early in Gushmere
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Older cottages and farmhouses around Gushmere can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Gushmere
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A written report with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.