Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Hoo
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Hoo and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes around roof penetrations
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Cottages and farmhouses around Hoo frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Electronic leak detection in Hoo: what you get
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small 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 knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. If you are worried about leaks under green or ballasted roofs and leaks that return after repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hoo are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Hoo (CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Hoo
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Quex Park, about 2.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hoo. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, frequently re-covered more than once.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Why get it checked now?
Testing a new membrane before it is covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. Around Hoo, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
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 book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
FAQs for Hoo
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hoo, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Hoo is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Hoo within the area you cover?
Yes, Hoo is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Find the breach before more patching
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Hoo
Hoo lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Minster station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. The streets around a church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Hoo is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Hoo and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in CT12 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Monkton Road, Hoo Farm Way and Sheriffs Court Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Hoo include Monkton (1 mile west), St Nicholas at Wade (2 miles north-west), Westmarsh (2 miles south-west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Sarre (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Near you in Hoo
Around Hoo, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Inn and the streets around them. Hoo’s nearest station is Minster station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (2.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Suitability depends on the layers.
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. The build-up decides which method will work.
Other services in Hoo
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.