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Electronic leak detection in Tickham, Kent
Electronic leak detection in Tickham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks through a covered membrane
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- How wet the insulation is
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Tickham
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
How electronic leak detection works in Tickham
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. We don’t estimate repair costs; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. You get a written report with photos. We are often asked to look into stains far from any visible defect and new membranes needing a check before handover, across green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs.
In a small place like Tickham, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Tickham (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Around Tickham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps 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.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How we price electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Towns and villages near Tickham
What else we do in Tickham
Tickham questions
Is the coastal weather around Tickham hard on roofs?
It can do. Tickham is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Tickham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Tickham?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we look at the roof first.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Tickham
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes left by work on the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Local flat roofs in Tickham
Tickham is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tickham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Lynsted and Norton Primary School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own a rental within reach of Teynham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Surveys in Tickham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We work across ME9 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Near you in Tickham
In Tickham, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Inn and the streets around them. Tickham’s nearest station is Teynham station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.