Kent · London and the South East
Little Chart Forstal Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Little Chart Forstal, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
About our electronic leak detection in Little Chart Forstal
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. The results then follow in a written report with photos. If you are worried about leaks under green or ballasted roofs and damage from equipment installers, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and green roofs alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Little Chart Forstal take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Little Chart Forstal (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
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Questions from Little Chart Forstal
Do you cover smaller places like Little Chart Forstal?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Little Chart Forstal?
Yes, Little Chart Forstal is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof won’t work, we will say so before testing.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You will know roughly how long before we start.
Which method do you use?
The roof decides the method. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Little Chart Forstal, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s 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.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Useful tips for Little Chart Forstal property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Limit access to the roof
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Have roof specifications to hand
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. Older cottages and farmhouses around Little Chart Forstal can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Little Chart Forstal
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlord and commercial surveys in Little Chart Forstal
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Local flat roofs in Little Chart Forstal
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. About 2.2 miles south-east lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Little Chart Forstal has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Charing station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to St Mary: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you run a business near County Square, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Little Chart Forstal is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Little Chart Forstal is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN27 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. If you are just outside Little Chart Forstal, we cover Little Chart (1 mile west), Pluckley (2 miles west), Fir Toll (2 miles west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Little Chart Forstal
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan Inn And Former Stables and the streets around them. The closest station to Little Chart Forstal is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Romden Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).