Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in River, Kent
We carry out electronic leak detection in River and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
About our electronic leak detection in River
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we’ll tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. Typical surveys look at repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and leaks through a covered membrane, across liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs.
Around River, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is worth mentioning them as you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
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.
- Where
- River (CT17, CT16)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in River
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Blocked gutters on homes around River overflow and soak walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for River
Does a conservation area affect roof work in River?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is River within the area you cover?
Yes. River is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. A visit to a smaller place like River is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
Local flat roofs in River
The coast is about 2 miles or less from River, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take a building like River Primary School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Kearsney station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
River is about 1 mile north-west of Dover, in Kent. Roofs in River get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. River is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in CT17 and CT16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Lower Road, Minnis Lane and London Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to River include Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile north-west), Dover (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east) and Maxton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
What’s near River
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Edmund's Catholic School, Old Park Hill and Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kearsney station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Crabble Corn Mill (within half a mile south-east) and Dover Castle (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around River includes Dover Western Heights.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in River
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you will get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Other services in River
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.