Kent · London and the South East
Sheldwich Lees Electronic Leak Detection
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Sheldwich Lees. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sheldwich Lees
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Electronic leak detection in Sheldwich Lees
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Sheldwich Lees and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. 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 are often asked to look into breaches around outlets and penetrations and punctures from foot traffic or tools, on commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Sheldwich Lees, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Sheldwich Lees (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Why act early in Sheldwich Lees
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. In a place like Sheldwich Lees, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Sheldwich Lees, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere like Sheldwich Lees needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Common questions in Sheldwich Lees
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sheldwich Lees?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to Sheldwich Lees?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can every flat roof be tested?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Share any details you have and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Flat and commercial roofs around Sheldwich Lees
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 1.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Sheldwich Lees goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sheldwich Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We visit Sheldwich Lees as part of our work across Kent. Sheldwich Lees is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: ME13. We also cover the places around Sheldwich Lees: Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Around Sheldwich Lees
For rail, the closest station is Selling station, about 2.4 miles east. Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Sheldwich Lees
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How we price electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.