Kent · London and the South East
Waldershare Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Waldershare, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Why it is worth a survey now in Waldershare
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Older and listed buildings around Waldershare may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book us in Waldershare
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Electronic leak detection in Waldershare: what you get
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about damage from equipment installers and leaks under green or ballasted roofs.
In a small place like Waldershare, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Waldershare (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Waldershare
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Some conductive membranes
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
Places near Waldershare
What else we do in Waldershare
Local flat roofs in Waldershare
With Goodnestone Park about 4 miles north, Waldershare sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you let a flat or house near Shepherds Well station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Pancras, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Waldershare is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in Waldershare, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Eythorne (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (1 mile west), Halfway Street (2 miles west) and Lydden (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Waldershare
In Waldershare, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse pub. For rail, the closest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Buckland Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (3 miles south-east).
Waldershare questions
How do I find out if my home in Waldershare is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Waldershare?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Waldershare is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable before testing.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof, and phone 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a hamlet or village like Waldershare, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.