Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Shelvin
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Shelvin, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Water coming in under a flat roof
How electronic leak detection works in Shelvin
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. We survey single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and flat roof membranes, and people most frequently book us about leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and damage from equipment installers.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Shelvin take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Shelvin (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Places near Shelvin
Also in Shelvin
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Shelvin
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that is hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Failed seams and laps
If you own a rental within reach of Shepherds Well station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What insurance they carry
Local flat roofs in Shelvin
Historic houses like Acrise Place, about 4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Shelvin goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Martin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Bookings from Shelvin are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Shelvin is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Electronic leak detection in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Shelvin: Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Around Shelvin
In Shelvin, that means homes and buildings near Coach House Hotel, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we will say so.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older rural homes like those around Shelvin can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Shelvin
Will you come out to Shelvin?
Yes. Shelvin is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Shelvin is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long will testing take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You will know roughly how long before we start.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof will not work, we will say so at the start.