Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Snargate, Kent
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Snargate and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Snargate
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. 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 are worried about leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and patched roofs that still leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Snargate, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Snargate (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Snargate
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Snargate?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Snargate in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
More services for Snargate
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. In a hamlet or village like Snargate, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Snargate, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Snargate
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Snargate
Older houses across Kent frequently 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you live in an older home near Church of St Dunstan, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Snargate is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Snargate is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of TN29 is covered for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Short Lane and Snargate Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Snargate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Red Lion pub. The closest station to Snargate is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Carrying out the repair work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Snargate
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing