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Electronic Leak Detection in The Brents
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in The Brents, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Holes left by work on the roof
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in The Brents
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It helps trace a leak you already have or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Tell us about your roof to find out more. If you are worried about punctures from foot traffic or tools and failed seams and laps, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial flat roofs, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing alike.
Around a smaller place like The Brents, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- The Brents (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
More services for The Brents
Why act early in The Brents
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. On a bungalow or cottage around The Brents, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in The Brents
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around The Brents, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
The Brents questions
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near The Brents, like hotels?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Will you come out to The Brents?
Yes, The Brents is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How does ELD work?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
What we can’t see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Sections we can’t safely access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in The Brents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Local flat roofs in The Brents
The Brents lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around The Brents goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Faversham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near Faversham Parish Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Davington Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
The Brents is about 1 mile north-east of Faversham, in Kent. In The Brents, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes The Brents. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in ME13 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Davington (1 mile west), Faversham (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Oare (1 mile north-west) and Ospringe (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near The Brents
Around The Brents, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brents Tavern, Oare Meadow and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.6 miles south-west).