Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Lydden
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Lydden and across Kent.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Damage from equipment installers
How we price electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Electronic leak detection in Lydden
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at 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 photos of each breach found. If you are worried about leaks through a covered membrane and holes around roof penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Lydden, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Lydden (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Lydden
Will you come out to Lydden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lydden, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Places near Lydden
Other services in Lydden
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. The build-up decides which method will work.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lydden
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. For an older or listed building in a place like Lydden, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book us in Lydden
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Electronic leak detection in Lydden: local notes
Lydden lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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 is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. Anyone responsible for a site like Lydden Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Kearsney station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Surveys in Lydden work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Kent coverage includes Lydden. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Electronic leak detection in CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close, all of which we cover. We also cover Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Near you in Lydden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sladden Wood and Hope Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Lydden is Kearsney station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Cottages and farmhouses around Lydden frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.