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Electronic leak detection in Parkgate, Kent
Electronic leak detection across Parkgate, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere as small as Parkgate, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Parkgate, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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About our electronic leak detection in Parkgate
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. We will say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. Common reasons to book are gaps at membrane joints and breaches around outlets and penetrations, on liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Parkgate, 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Parkgate (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
When to book a survey in Parkgate
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Damage from equipment installers
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Homewood School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
Nearby places to Parkgate
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Parkgate
Is my home in Parkgate listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Parkgate?
Yes, Parkgate is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
What does electronic leak detection do?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Parkgate
About 3.7 miles south-east lies Smallhythe Place, a reminder of how long the area around Parkgate has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Parkgate are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Parkgate. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of the TN30 postcode area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Parkgate, we cover Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Near you in Parkgate
Around Parkgate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wattle Wood. Other landmarks nearby include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).