Kent · London and the South East
Selsted Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Selsted and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older rural homes like those around Selsted can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps 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 phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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How electronic leak detection works in Selsted
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Selsted and the rest of London and South East England. Testing normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We’re often asked to look into failed seams and laps and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, on liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and single-ply roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Selsted, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Selsted (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically though the layers below matter.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
For a price for your roof in Selsted, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Questions from Selsted
Do you cover smaller places like Selsted?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Selsted, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Selsted is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What’s the price of ELD?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Selsted
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks that return after repairs
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Selsted Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
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, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Flat and commercial roofs around Selsted
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Selsted, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. The wider area around Selsted has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 2.2 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Shepherds Well station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Selsted. Our Kent coverage includes Selsted. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: CT15. We also cover the places around Selsted: Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Around Selsted
Selsted’s nearest station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Some conductive membranes
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Selsted
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing