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Electronic leak detection in Sandling, Kent
Electronic leak detection in Sandling from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks through a covered membrane
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is 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’re ready.
How electronic leak detection works in Sandling
A leak in a flat roof frequently shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damage from equipment installers and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Sandling, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Sandling (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Act on new leaks promptly
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well but it depends on the product and layers.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
FAQs for Sandling
Is my home in Sandling listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Sandling, take more of a battering?
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.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How do you choose the testing method?
The roof decides the method. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Do you work in Sandling?
Yes, we do. Sandling is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Around Sandling, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Flat roofs in Sandling
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Sandling, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. With Westenhanger Castle about 1.6 miles west, the area around Sandling has a long history. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. Take a building like Brockhill Park Performing Arts College: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in Sandling, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Sandling is one of the places in Kent where we work. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Saltwood (1 mile south-east), Pedlinge (1 mile south-west), Hythe (1 mile south-east), Westenhanger (1 mile west) and Newingreen (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Sandling
We work in homes and buildings around St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Brockhill Country Park. Sandling has its own railway station: Sandling station. Nearby you will also find Saltwood Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Tolsford Hill.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Sandling
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.