Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Way, Kent
We carry out electronic leak detection in Way and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Failed seams and laps
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, it normally takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere as small as Way, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Electronic leak detection in Way: what you get
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Way and across London and South East England. Testing normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photographs. Common reasons to book are leaks under green or ballasted roofs and leaks that return after repairs, across single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Older buildings in small places like Way may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Way (CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Way
What else we do in Way
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Around Way, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How wet the insulation is
- Carrying out the repair work
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
What affects the price in Way
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Useful tips for Way property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Don’t let outlets block
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Way: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Way hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Way is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Is my home in Way listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll confirm suitability.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Way
Way is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you run a business near Westwood Cross, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. If you let a flat or house near Minster station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take an older house close to Church of Saint Mary the Virgin: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Way is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Way is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Way is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of CT12 for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Wayborough Hill and Way Hill. If you are just outside Way, we cover Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-west), Sevenscore (1 mile south-east), Minster (1 mile west), Acol (1 mile north-west) and Cliffs End (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Way
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Bell Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Minster station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (3.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.