Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Hickmans Green
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Hickmans Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Hickmans Green
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. Just ask about your roof. If you’ve noticed leaks through a covered membrane and breaches around outlets and penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies alike.
In a village or hamlet like Hickmans Green, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Hickmans Green (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
Nearby places to Hickmans Green
Also in Hickmans Green
Electronic leak detection in Hickmans Green: local notes
Hickmans Green is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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. Older houses across Kent frequently 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. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Belmont House and Gardens lies about 4.9 miles west, so building around Hickmans Green goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. Take a building like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Hickmans Green is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever you are in Hickmans Green, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: ME13. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Winterbourne (1 mile south-east), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north-east), Oversland (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Hickmans Green
We work in homes and buildings around Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Queens Head pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Selling station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.1 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.4 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Common questions in Hickmans Green
Is Hickmans Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hickmans Green, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Hickmans Green is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Testing may still be possible, depending on the build-up.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Why act early in Hickmans Green
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. For an older or listed building in a place like Hickmans Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Around Hickmans Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.