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Electronic Leak Detection in Little Chart
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Little Chart.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Stains far from any visible defect
Electronic leak detection in Little Chart
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair rather than guessing. Repair costs aren’t part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at leaks that return after repairs and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, across roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs.
In a small place like Little Chart, a flat roof can stand in the open, 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 typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Little Chart (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Little Chart
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. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Little Chart has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 2.6 miles south-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Charing station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Little Chart as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Little Chart is one of the places in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Electronic leak detection in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Little Chart
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Inn And Former Stables. The nearest railway station is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Check new waterproofing before handover
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Little Chart?
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Take an older house close to St Mary: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
FAQs for Little Chart
Do you cover Little Chart?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Little Chart as anywhere else.
Is my home in Little Chart listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof. Just call 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
How much time does ELD need?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. For older village homes like those around Little Chart, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Little Chart can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.