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Electronic Leak Detection in Guston
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Guston from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection in Guston
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. We survey roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks under green or ballasted roofs and gaps at membrane joints.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Guston take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Guston (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Guston
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Look out for signs like these:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks that return after repairs
For landlords with property near Martin Mill station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the survey will not cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Guston
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Do not let outlets block
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Electronic leak detection in Guston: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Guston, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. About 4.7 miles north-east lies Walmer Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Guston has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Duke of York's Royal Military School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. The streets around a church such as Church of St Martin of Tours are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Guston is about 2 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in Guston for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Guston is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CT15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Street, Chance Meadow and The Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include East Langdon (1 mile north-east), Church Whitfield (1 mile north-west), West Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (2 miles north-east) and Charlton-in-Dover (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north), Deal (5 miles north-east) and Hythe (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Guston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Connaught Park, St Edmund's Catholic School and Swingate Inn, among other places. Guston’s nearest station is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Castle (1.8 miles south). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Somewhere as small as Guston, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Places near Guston
What else we do in Guston
Why act early in Guston
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. Older and listed buildings around Guston may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
Guston questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Guston, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Guston?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you work in Guston?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Guston.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Tell us what you know about the roof and we’ll check whether ELD will work.