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Electronic leak detection in Hinxhill, Kent
Electronic leak detection around Hinxhill, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Hinxhill
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. The results come in a report with photos. Typical surveys look at leaking laps in the waterproofing and patched roofs that still leak, across commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
In a village or hamlet like Hinxhill, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: 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 when you book.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Hinxhill (TN25, TN24)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hinxhill
Also in Hinxhill
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. 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. For a village or hamlet like Hinxhill, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Common questions in Hinxhill
How do I find out if my home in Hinxhill 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 is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Hinxhill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hinxhill as anywhere else.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we look at the roof first.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can every flat roof be tested?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing usually needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Local flat roofs in Hinxhill
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Godinton House about 4.3 miles west, Hinxhill sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. 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.
Hinxhill is about 3 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Hinxhill is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in TN25 and TN24 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Hinxhill Road and Goodcheap Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Hinxhill include Hinxhill Park (1 mile south-west), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Brook (2 miles north-east), Mersham (2 miles south) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Hinxhill
Around Hinxhill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, Conningbrook Lakes Country Park and The Norton Knatchbull School. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, about 2.4 miles west. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Hinxhill includes Hatch Park.
What affects the price in Hinxhill
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Find the breach before more patching
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hinxhill
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.