Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Hernhill, Kent
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Hernhill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
What electronic leak detection looks like in Hernhill
Hernhill lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Hernhill Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Hernhill, we can survey the roof. Our Kent coverage includes Hernhill and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in ME13 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hernhill
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion pub and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. The closest station to Hernhill is Selling station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
About our electronic leak detection in Hernhill
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we will explain our choice. We’ll say if your roof doesn’t suit either method at the outset. If you’ve noticed leaks under green or ballasted roofs and holes left by work on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hernhill are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Hernhill (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Hernhill
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Towns and villages near Hernhill
Other services in Hernhill
Hernhill: your questions answered
Is Hernhill within the area you cover?
Yes, Hernhill is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hernhill?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you repair the leak?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Which method do you use?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a hamlet or village like Hernhill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Hernhill
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. Testing helps find them.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.