Kent · London and the South East
Sheldwich Electronic Leak Detection
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Sheldwich from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sheldwich
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
About our electronic leak detection in Sheldwich
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. We survey roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and green roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and holes around roof penetrations.
In a village or hamlet like Sheldwich, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Sheldwich (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Sheldwich
Also in Sheldwich
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
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a hamlet or village like Sheldwich, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. For an older or listed building in a place like Sheldwich, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Sheldwich
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Useful tips for Sheldwich property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Sheldwich
Will you come out to Sheldwich?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Sheldwich in the area you cover?
Yes, Sheldwich is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Sheldwich as anywhere else.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable before testing.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
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. We will talk about access as you book.
Electronic leak detection around Sheldwich
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Belmont House and Gardens about 1.6 miles west, Sheldwich sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Sheldwich Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near Selling station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Surveys in Sheldwich work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Electronic leak detection in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Ashford Road and Lees Court Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Near you in Sheldwich
Around Sheldwich, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Abbey School, among other places. Sheldwich’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.