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Electronic leak detection in Sutton, Kent
Electronic leak detection in Sutton and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
How electronic leak detection works in Sutton
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. You get a written report with photographs of each breach found. If you’ve noticed patched roofs that still leak and holes left by work on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Sutton, 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. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Sutton (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Sutton
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Holes left by work on the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Sutton questions
Is Sutton within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sutton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you repair the leak?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Find the breach before more patching
- Do not let outlets block
- Use boards when working on the roof
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Sutton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Nearby places to Sutton
What else we do in Sutton
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Sutton
Sutton is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Walmer Castle, about 2.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sutton. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Martin Mill station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Sutton is about 3 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Sutton, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across CT15 for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Vale Road and Church Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover East Studdal (1 mile west), Martin (1 mile south), Studdal (1 mile west), Ringwould (2 miles south-east) and West Langdon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Around Sutton
For rail, the closest station is Martin Mill station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (3.2 miles north-east).
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.