Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Shottenden
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Shottenden. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Electronic leak detection in Shottenden
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. Typical surveys look at leaks through a covered membrane and breaches around outlets and penetrations, on flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs.
In a small place like Shottenden, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Shottenden (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. In a small place like Shottenden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs frequently have seams and patches where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
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How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Around Shottenden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Keep outlets clear of debris
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Flat and commercial roofs around Shottenden
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. 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 Shottenden has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 3.7 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We carry out electronic leak detection in Shottenden for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Shottenden is one of the places in Kent we cover for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of CT4 is covered for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Shottenden, we cover Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Around Shottenden
For rail, the closest station is Selling station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Questions from Shottenden
How do I find out if my home in Shottenden is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Shottenden?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How much time does ELD need?
It usually takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.