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Electronic leak detection in Upper Hardres, Kent
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Upper Hardres, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Electronic leak detection in Upper Hardres
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. Repair costs aren’t part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photos. If you’re worried about a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and leaks that return after repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Upper Hardres, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Upper Hardres (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Upper Hardres
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Bekesbourne station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We visit Upper Hardres as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our Kent coverage includes Upper Hardres and the places around it.
We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
What’s near Upper Hardres
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Duck pub. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Upper Hardres needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Upper Hardres
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Hardres?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Hardres?
Yes, Upper Hardres is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You will know roughly how long before we start.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Hardres
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Upper Hardres and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for Upper Hardres property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Get leaks traced quickly
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Not every leak is in the membrane. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached so attention can go to the right place. Older cottages and farmhouses around Upper Hardres can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide and our case studies.
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