Kent · London and the South East
Palmarsh Electronic Leak Detection
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. We carry out electronic leak detection in Palmarsh, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
How electronic leak detection works in Palmarsh
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We will tell you if the roof cannot be tested. If you’re worried about leaking laps in the waterproofing and leaks that return after repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Palmarsh, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Palmarsh (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for electronic leak detection in Palmarsh
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
What else we do in Palmarsh
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Common questions in Palmarsh
Do you cover smaller places like Palmarsh?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Palmarsh, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The roof decides the method. We will explain why when we quote.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We look at this first.
Common roof problems in Palmarsh
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
The streets around a church like Holy Cross are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Homes around Palmarsh frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
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. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Palmarsh
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Palmarsh, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Older houses across Kent often 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Sandling station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Westenhanger Castle lies about 2.3 miles north, so building around Palmarsh goes back a long way. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Palmarsh is about 2 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Palmarsh, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover Palmarsh. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the CT21 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You will find streets like Nickolls Road, Blackman Road and Burmarsh Road. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in West Hythe (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north), Lympne (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile north-west) and Hythe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Palmarsh
Around Palmarsh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Brockhill Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sandling station, roughly 2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Hythe Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lympne Castle (1.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs