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Electronic Leak Detection in Littlebourne
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Littlebourne. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
Littlebourne: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Littlebourne?
Yes, Littlebourne is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Littlebourne is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage testing usually needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Electronic leak detection in Littlebourne: 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. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a written report with photographs of each breach found. If you are worried about leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and breaches hidden under paving or planting, we can find out what’s behind it, on green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Littlebourne, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: 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 as you book.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Littlebourne (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a small place like Littlebourne, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in Littlebourne
Holes in a membrane frequently come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Failed seams and laps
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Vincent, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Do not let outlets block
- Note where leaks show inside and when
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Nearby places to Littlebourne
More services for Littlebourne
Electronic leak detection around Littlebourne
Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Littlebourne goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Roofs in Littlebourne get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the CT3 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Littlebourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Basket Makers pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.