Kent · London and the South East
Rhodes Minnis Electronic Leak Detection
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Rhodes Minnis, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Flat and commercial roofs around Rhodes Minnis
Rhodes Minnis lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Acrise Place, about 2.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rhodes Minnis. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Sandling station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Rhodes Minnis, the roof can be surveyed. Rhodes Minnis is one of the places in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: CT4. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Longage Hill and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Rhodes Minnis: Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
What’s near Rhodes Minnis
For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Tolsford Hill.
How electronic leak detection works in Rhodes Minnis
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. The results come in a report with photos. Typical surveys look at leaking laps in the waterproofing and breaches around outlets and penetrations, on single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Rhodes Minnis are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Rhodes Minnis (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Also in Rhodes Minnis
Rhodes Minnis: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Rhodes Minnis hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Rhodes Minnis is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Rhodes Minnis listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
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. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Rhodes Minnis, access is typically the main thing to plan. 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 confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Don’t let outlets block
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Do not leave water getting in
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.