Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Shepway
Need electronic leak detection in Shepway? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Parking around Shepway is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Electronic leak detection in Shepway
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. If you’re worried about gaps at membrane joints and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around a smaller place like Shepway, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Shepway (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shepway
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
How we price electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Shepway, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- How wet the insulation is
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we will say so.
FAQs for Shepway
Is my home in Shepway listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Shepway in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Shepway is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing usually takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We will discuss it before we quote.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
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 every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Flat roofs in Shepway
Older houses across Kent often 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. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Shepway has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 1.4 miles east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Shop and office owners around The Mall Maidstone may find that the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. Landlords with a home close to Maidstone West station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take an older house close to St Martin's Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Shepway. Shepway is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: ME15. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road. Other places close to Shepway include Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Shepway
Around Shepway, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mote Park, The Wheatsheaf pub and Senacre Technology College. The nearest railway station is Maidstone West station, about 1.7 miles north-west. A little further out are KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
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Why act early in Shepway
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Shepway, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
For a price for your roof in Shepway, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.