Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Shorne Ridgeway, Kent
Electronic leak detection in Shorne Ridgeway and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Electronic leak detection in Shorne Ridgeway: what you get
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Shorne Ridgeway and the rest of London and South East England. Testing typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a photo-illustrated written report. Common reasons to book are stains far from any visible defect and damage from equipment installers, across commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Older buildings in small places like Shorne Ridgeway may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Shorne Ridgeway (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around Shorne Ridgeway often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Shorne Ridgeway questions
Is my home in Shorne Ridgeway listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Shorne Ridgeway within the area you cover?
Yes. Shorne Ridgeway is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
When to book a survey in Shorne Ridgeway
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Failed seams and laps
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a covered membrane
For landlords with property near Higham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Also in Shorne Ridgeway
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes but it depends on the product and layers.
Flat roofs in Shorne Ridgeway
Shorne Ridgeway is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Cobham College, about 1.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shorne Ridgeway. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near 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 look after a building such as Shorne Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Whether the building in Shorne Ridgeway is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Kent coverage includes Shorne Ridgeway and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the DA12 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill. Close by, we survey roofs in Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Shorne Ridgeway
We work in homes and buildings around Strood Academy, Shorne Woods Country Park and The Rose and Crown pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Fixing the holes we find
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing