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Electronic Leak Detection in Old Tree
Electronic leak detection in Old Tree from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Surveys for landlords and agents in Old Tree
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Electronic leak detection in Old Tree
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods usually need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. We will say if your roof doesn’t suit either method at the outset. We survey single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and green roofs, and people most often book us about holes around roof penetrations and leaks showing away from the breach.
Older buildings in small places like Old Tree may be 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
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 decide what to do next.
- Location
- Old Tree (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not let outlets block
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Check new waterproofing before handover
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a hamlet or village like Old Tree, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Prices for electronic leak detection in Old Tree
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Old Tree
Is Old Tree within the area you cover?
Yes. Old Tree is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Old Tree listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable before testing.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote for each roof individually. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Old Tree
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Old Tree, 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hoath Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you let a flat or house near Herne Bay station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Cross: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We survey roofs in Old Tree and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Old Tree is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for electronic leak detection. Canterbury is in our area too.
Electronic leak detection in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Old Tree include Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Around Old Tree
Around Old Tree, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Curtis Wood and Spires Academy, among other places. Old Tree’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. Older cottages and farmhouses around Old Tree 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.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Over 20 years’ experience
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