Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Mud Row
Independent electronic leak detection in Mud Row. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Limit access to the roof
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Find the breach before more patching
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Electronic leak detection in Mud Row: what you get
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. If you are worried about waterproofing to test before it’s covered and gaps at membrane joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on roof terraces and balconies, green roofs and flat roof membranes alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Mud Row take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Mud Row (ME12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Carrying out the repair work
- Sections we can’t safely access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
What affects the price in Mud Row
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Common questions in Mud Row
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Mud Row?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mud Row?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mud Row
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Nearby places to Mud Row
Also in Mud Row
What happens if roof problems are left?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. Around Mud Row, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include 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.
Why book us in Mud Row
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Electronic leak detection around Mud Row
Mud Row lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Eastchurch Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Mud Row is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Mud Row. Mud Row is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME12 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We also cover the places around Mud Row: Warden (1 mile east), Eastchurch (1 mile west), Bay View (1 mile south-east), Leysdown-on-Sea (2 miles south-east) and Minster (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (7 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
What’s near Mud Row
A little further out are Minster Gatehouse Museum (3.2 miles west).
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Mud Row, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.