Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Hollow Street
Electronic leak detection in Hollow Street from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Electronic leak detection in Hollow Street
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Hollow Street and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and breaches hidden under paving or planting, on single-ply roofs, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Older buildings in small places like Hollow Street may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Hollow Street (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Hollow Street, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
If you’re 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. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Do not let outlets block
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Hollow Street
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Hollow Street
Is the coastal weather around Hollow Street hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Hollow Street?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Electronic leak detection around Hollow Street
Hollow Street lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Older houses across Kent often 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you own a rental within reach of Sturry station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Anyone responsible for a site like Chislet 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.
Hollow Street is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Hollow Street, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Hollow Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: CT3. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Chislet (1 mile north-east), Chitty (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north) and Hoath (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hollow Street
Around Hollow Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Grove Ferry Picnic Area and Spires Academy. The nearest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hollow Street include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. Testing helps find them.
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive which can limit electronic testing. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable.
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Some conductive membranes
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.