Kent · London and the South East
Patrixbourne Electronic Leak Detection
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in Patrixbourne, with photos and a clear written report.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- How wet the insulation is
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
About our electronic leak detection in Patrixbourne
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaks showing away from the breach and new membranes needing a check before handover, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Patrixbourne, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Patrixbourne (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection in Patrixbourne: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Goodnestone Park, about 4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Patrixbourne. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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.
If you run a business near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Patrixbourne and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Patrixbourne and the places around it.
We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road. If you are just outside Patrixbourne, we cover Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Around Patrixbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bridge Arms and St. Anselm's Catholic School. The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Patrixbourne
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Patrixbourne, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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 start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Limit access to the roof
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Get leaks traced quickly
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Questions from Patrixbourne
How do I find out if my home in Patrixbourne is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Patrixbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, Patrixbourne is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I book a survey in Patrixbourne?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Patrixbourne?
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Look out for signs like these:
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks through a covered membrane
If you look after a building such as Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.