Kent · London and the South East
Hacklinge Electronic Leak Detection
We carry out electronic leak detection in Hacklinge and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Stains far from any visible defect
Common roof problems in Hacklinge
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Holes left by work on the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Worth Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
Electronic leak detection in Hacklinge: what you get
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’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We will tell you if the roof can’t be tested. If you’ve noticed holes left by work on the roof and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Hacklinge are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Hacklinge (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere like Hacklinge needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Check new waterproofing before handover
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
FAQs for Hacklinge
How do I find out if my home in Hacklinge is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hacklinge?
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing typically takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable before testing.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
How is ELD priced?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
Electronic leak detection in Hacklinge: local notes
Hacklinge is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. The wider area around Hacklinge has a long history of building, with Walmer Castle about 3.5 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Landlords with a home close to Sandwich station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St George, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Hacklinge is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. If you’re in Hacklinge, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CT14 is within our area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Homemead Lane and Hacklinge Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Finglesham (1 mile south-west), Marley (1 mile south-west), Worth (1 mile north-west), Ham (1 mile west) and Felderland (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
What’s near Hacklinge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Coach pub, Sandwich Technology School and Betteshanger Park, among other places. Hacklinge’s nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (2.1 miles east) and Deal Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Towns and villages near Hacklinge
What else we do in Hacklinge
Why act early in Hacklinge
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. In a place like Hacklinge, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.