Kent · London and the South East
Swingfield Minnis Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Swingfield Minnis and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Why get it checked now?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Older and listed buildings around Swingfield Minnis may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Swingfield Minnis
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Electronic leak detection in Swingfield Minnis: what you get
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. Common reasons to book are damp inside with no sign on the roof and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, across liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Swingfield Minnis, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Swingfield Minnis (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need electronic leak detection in Swingfield Minnis?
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes around roof penetrations
If you look after a building like Selsted Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Swingfield Minnis, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What electronic leak detection looks like in Swingfield Minnis
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Swingfield Minnis, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. About 1.5 miles south-west lies Acrise Place, a reminder of how long the area around Swingfield Minnis has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Shepherds Well station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Swingfield Minnis is about 4 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Swingfield Minnis is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Swingfield Minnis and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
We cover every part of CT15 for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Canterbury Road and Hoad Road. Main roads around Swingfield Minnis include the A260. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Selsted (1 mile north), Densole (1 mile south), Wootton (2 miles north), Hawkinge (2 miles south) and Old Hawkinge (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Swingfield Minnis
For rail, the closest station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles south). Not far away are Cheriton Hill.
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs often have seams and patches where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
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Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Swingfield Minnis: your questions answered
Will you come out to Swingfield Minnis?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Swingfield Minnis?
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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.