Kent · London and the South East
Manston Electronic Leak Detection
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Manston. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Failed seams and laps
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around Manston can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Electronic leak detection in Manston: what you get
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Manston and across London and South East England. Testing typically takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are new roofs to check before paving or planting and leaks showing away from the breach.
Some older homes in villages like Manston are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Manston (CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Manston
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. Outbuildings and barns around Manston are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Manston, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Manston
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Common questions in Manston
How do I find out if my home in Manston is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Manston?
Frequently, yes. Manston is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We will give you an idea when we quote.
What happens after the survey?
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.
Which method do you use?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Flat and commercial roofs around Manston
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Manston, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Catherine's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Take a building like Newington Community Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Shop and office owners around Westwood Cross may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Manston gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Manston is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of CT12 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Manston
Around Manston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lord of the Manor pub, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Royal Harbour Academy, among other places. Manston’s nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles south. A little further out are Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Manston includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Other services in Manston
Useful tips for Manston property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Act on new leaks promptly
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.