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Electronic Leak Detection in Old Hawkinge
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in Old Hawkinge, with photographs and a clear written report.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
About our electronic leak detection in Old Hawkinge
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. Typical surveys look at patched roofs that still leak and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, on single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing.
In a village or hamlet like Old Hawkinge, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Questions from Old Hawkinge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Hawkinge?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Old Hawkinge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How much time does ELD need?
It usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That is how we locate breaches you can’t see.
How do you choose the testing method?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are typically carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s 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 more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Old Hawkinge, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. Older cottages and farmhouses around Old Hawkinge can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
Surveys for landlords and agents in Old Hawkinge
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
More services for Old Hawkinge
Flat roofs in Old Hawkinge
Old Hawkinge is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. With Acrise Place about 2.7 miles north-west, Old Hawkinge sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hawkinge Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. For landlords with property near Folkestone Central station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Old Hawkinge, the roof can be surveyed. Our Kent coverage includes Old Hawkinge. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of CT18 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Standen Lane and Church Hill. We also cover Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Old Hawkinge
In Old Hawkinge, that means homes and buildings near East Cliff and Warren Country Park and White Horse pub. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Sugar Loaf Hill.