Kent · London and the South East
Tower Hamlets Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Tower Hamlets, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
Electronic leak detection in Tower Hamlets
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs are not part of the report; 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 report with photos. We are often asked to look into breaches hidden under paving or planting and failed seams and laps, across green roofs, flat roof membranes and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Tower Hamlets can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Tower Hamlets (CT17, CT16, CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Tower Hamlets
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Tower Hamlets?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
Is the coastal weather around Tower Hamlets hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Tower Hamlets is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tower Hamlets
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. Around Tower Hamlets, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Tower Hamlets
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Tower Hamlets
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Patched roofs that still leak
Landlords with a home close to Dover Priory station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. In a smaller place like Tower Hamlets, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Electronic leak detection around Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Within a mile and a half or so of Tower Hamlets there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Tower Hamlets, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Tower Hamlets is about 1 mile south of Dover, in Kent. We survey roofs in Tower Hamlets across London and South East England. Tower Hamlets is one of the places in Kent we cover for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT17, CT16 and CT15 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Cow Lane, Odo Road and Eric Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A256, Tower Hamlets is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Tower Hamlets: Charlton-in-Dover (1 mile north-east), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Tower Hamlets
We work in homes and buildings around St Edmund's Catholic School, High Meadow and Dover Grammar School for Girls, among other places. Tower Hamlets has its own railway station: Dover Priory station. Nearby you’ll also find Dover Castle (1 mile east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (under half a mile east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
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How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well but it depends on the product and layers.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep outlets clear of debris
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.