Kent · London and the South East
Shadoxhurst Electronic Leak Detection
We carry out electronic leak detection in Shadoxhurst and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
About our electronic leak detection in Shadoxhurst
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. Typical surveys look at patched roofs that still leak and leaking laps in the waterproofing, across single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs.
In a small place like Shadoxhurst, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Shadoxhurst (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Shadoxhurst, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
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.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.
Places near Shadoxhurst
What else we do in Shadoxhurst
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Local flat roofs in Shadoxhurst
Godinton House, about 3.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shadoxhurst. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent frequently 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Ham Street station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Shadoxhurst are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Shadoxhurst. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TN26. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
What’s near Shadoxhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stone Wood. Shadoxhurst’s nearest station is Ham Street station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
When to book a survey in Shadoxhurst
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Take a building like John Wallis Academy: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
Common questions in Shadoxhurst
Will you come out to Shadoxhurst?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Shadoxhurst?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That’s how we locate breaches you cannot see.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shadoxhurst
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shadoxhurst and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around Shadoxhurst 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.
- 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 photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.