Kent · London and the South East
Warden Electronic Leak Detection
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Warden. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
What we’re asked to look at in Warden
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Problems we come across often include:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Whether the property is in Warden itself or nearby, the inspection covers what can safely be seen, inside and out.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Electronic leak detection in Warden: what you get
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. We do not estimate repair costs; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. Results come in a written report with photos. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp inside with no sign on the roof and new roofs to check before paving or planting.
Some older homes in villages like Warden are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Warden (ME12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. Outbuildings and barns around Warden are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Flat roofs in Warden
Warden is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Around Warden, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Warden is about 4 miles east of Minster, in Kent. We survey roofs in Warden and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Warden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the ME12 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Melody Close, Imperial Drive and Waterside View or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Warden: Bay View (1 mile south-west), Mud Row (1 mile west), Leysdown-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), Eastchurch (2 miles west) and Minster (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles south-west), Whitstable (7 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around Warden frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common questions in Warden
Do you cover smaller places like Warden?
Yes, Warden is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Warden is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos.
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.