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Electronic leak detection in Martin, Kent
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Martin.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Electronic leak detection in Martin
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. We don’t estimate repair costs; that’s for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. We survey commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs, and people most often book us about new membranes needing a check before handover and holes left by work on the roof.
Somewhere as small as Martin, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Martin (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Martin
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
For a price for your roof in Martin, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll normally ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Carrying out the repair work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Martin can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Common questions in Martin
How do I find out if my home in Martin is listed?
We can’t 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.
Will you come out to Martin?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Why act early in Martin
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out so attention can go to the right place. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs 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 us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- A written report with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Electronic leak detection in Martin: local notes
Martin lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take a building like Langdon Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Walmer Castle, about 3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Martin. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once. For landlords with property near Martin Mill station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. If you’re in Martin, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Martin and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the CT15 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Martin
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lantern Inn and Duke of York's Royal Military School. Martin has its own railway station: Martin Mill station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Dover Western Heights.
Useful tips for Martin property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.