Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Ramsgate
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Ramsgate, with photos and a written report.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In Ramsgate, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Electronic leak detection in Ramsgate: what you get
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. We’re often asked to look into leaks through a covered membrane and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, on single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Around Ramsgate, many garages, porches and extensions have flat roofs of their own. Some older garages have cement sheet roofs, which on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed. Felt, rubber and fibreglass coverings each need a different approach. We don’t test for asbestos, but our reports may flag materials that could contain it.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Ramsgate (CT11, CT12, CT10)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Ramsgate questions
Is my home in Ramsgate 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’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Ramsgate?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do you choose the testing method?
The roof decides the method. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Why get it checked now?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. In a family home in Ramsgate, a small roof fault lets water into places you cannot see, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
For a price for your roof in Ramsgate, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Ramsgate
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
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What affects the price in Ramsgate
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Ramsgate
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Ramsgate, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
With Quex Park about 4.4 miles north-west, the area around Ramsgate has a long history. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Ramsgate station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Ramsgate is in Kent. We survey roofs in Ramsgate and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Ramsgate is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of the CT11, CT12 and CT10 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on High Street, Church Road and High Street St Lawrence and the roads around them. With the A254 and A255 close by, Ramsgate is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Ramsgate include St Lawrence (1 mile west), Northwood (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east), Broadstairs (2 miles north-east) and St Peter's (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ramsgate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Derby Arms, Chatham House Grammar School and St George's Boys School, among other places. Ramsgate has its own railway station: Ramsgate station. A little further out are Westwood Cross (1.6 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
When to book a survey in Ramsgate
Holes in a membrane frequently come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Take a building like Priory Infant School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report