Kent · London and the South East
Hemsted Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Hemsted, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
About our electronic leak detection in Hemsted
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. You get a report with photos. Common reasons to book are damage from equipment installers and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, across commercial flat roofs, green roofs and flat roof membranes.
Somewhere as small as Hemsted, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Hemsted (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Hemsted
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why act early in Hemsted
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. For older village homes like those around Hemsted, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Hemsted, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Hemsted
- A report with photographs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Hemsted can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Hemsted
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Hemsted, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle, about 3.1 miles south, show how far back building around Hemsted goes. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. If you look after a building such as Stowting Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Hemsted gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across the CT18 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Hemsted
The closest station to Hemsted is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles south. A little further out are Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Practical tips
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Towns and villages near Hemsted
Also in Hemsted
Common questions in Hemsted
Is my home in Hemsted listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Hemsted within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.