Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Marshborough, Kent
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Marshborough. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Rural addresses near Marshborough can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Marshborough
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Just ask about your roof. We survey flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and common reasons people get in touch are waterproofing to test before it’s covered and leaks through a covered membrane.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Marshborough take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Marshborough (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
FAQs for Marshborough
Will you come out to Marshborough?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Marshborough listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I book a survey in Marshborough?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote for each roof individually. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.
How does ELD work?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Local flat roofs in Marshborough
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Marshborough, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you own a rental within reach of Sandwich station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Goodnestone Park, about 3.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Marshborough. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Marshborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Marshborough is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We work across CT13 for electronic leak detection. If you’re just outside Marshborough, we cover Woodnesborough (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (2 miles south-east) and Sandwich (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Around Marshborough
Around Marshborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ham Fen. Marshborough’s nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.3 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Useful tips for Marshborough property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Get leaks traced quickly
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Towns and villages near Marshborough
Other services in Marshborough
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. Testing helps find them.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.