Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Petham
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Petham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
Electronic leak detection in Petham: what you get
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing is not possible, we will say so. We survey commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are holes left by work on the roof and failed seams and laps.
Some older homes in villages like Petham are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Petham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. Older cottages and farmhouses around Petham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Petham, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Petham
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- How wet the insulation is
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Prices for electronic leak detection in Petham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
For a price for electronic leak detection in Petham, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Nearby places to Petham
What else we do in Petham
Flat and commercial roofs around Petham
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. For businesses in and around places such as Whitefriars Shopping Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. If you own a rental within reach of Chartham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Petham is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Petham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Petham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on The Street, Vicarage Hill and Town Road. We also cover Garlinge Green (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (2 miles north-east), Upper Hardres (2 miles east), Anvil Green (2 miles south-west) and Pett Bottom (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Petham
The nearest railway station is Chartham station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Questions from Petham
Is Petham in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Petham is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Petham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing usually needs a wet surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere as small as Petham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.