Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Hackington
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Hackington from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Hackington
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Tell us about your roof to find out more. If you’ve noticed leaking laps in the waterproofing and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hackington are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Hackington (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. For older village homes like those around Hackington, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in Hackington
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We look at this first.
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hackington
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
Landlords and agents in Hackington book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Flat roofs in Hackington
Hackington lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Archbishop's School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Cosmus and St Damian, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Hackington is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Hackington and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage includes Hackington and the places around it.
Electronic leak detection in CT2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Link Road, Fleets Lane and Darwin Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Hackington, we cover Tyler Hill (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles north-west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hackington
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Edmund's School, Ye Olde Beverlie Inn and St Stephen's Junior School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Hackington includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Hackington 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 can’t see is noted.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Questions from Hackington
Do you cover smaller places like Hackington?
Yes, Hackington is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hackington?
Often, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Hackington is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Hackington?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.