Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Hunters Forstal
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in Hunters Forstal, with photos and a clear written report.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Stains far from any visible defect
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Electronic leak detection in Hunters Forstal
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and leaks under green or ballasted roofs.
Somewhere as small as Hunters Forstal, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Hunters Forstal (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hunters Forstal
Also in Hunters Forstal
Electronic leak detection around Hunters Forstal
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Hunters Forstal, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Herne Church of England Infant School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near Herne Bay station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever you are in Hunters Forstal, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of CT6 is covered for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hunters Forstal: Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Hunters Forstal
We work in homes and buildings around Herne Bay High School, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Curtis Wood and the streets around them. Hunters Forstal’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Open spaces near Hunters Forstal include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a small place like Hunters Forstal, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Some conductive membranes
- Sections we can’t safely access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hunters Forstal
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Hunters Forstal
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hunters Forstal?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Hunters Forstal is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Is Hunters Forstal within the area you cover?
Yes, Hunters Forstal is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof, and phone 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Note where leaks show inside and when
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.