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Electronic Leak Detection in Rodmersham
Need electronic leak detection in Rodmersham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Holes left by work on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Rodmersham
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair rather than guessing. Repair costs aren’t part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. You get a photo-illustrated written report. If you are worried about patched roofs that still leak and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Rodmersham may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Rodmersham (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Rodmersham
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Rodmersham, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you look after a building like Rodmersham School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own a rental within reach of Sittingbourne station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings from Rodmersham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Rodmersham include Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Near you in Rodmersham
In Rodmersham, that means homes and buildings near The Sittingbourne School and Cromers Wood. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west).
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Rodmersham
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Holes left by work on the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Don’t let outlets block
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Share any drawings of the roof
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere like Rodmersham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- 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.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Questions from Rodmersham
Is Rodmersham within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Rodmersham listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Why act early in Rodmersham
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. Older and listed buildings around Rodmersham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.