Kent · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Wincheap
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Wincheap, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Damage from equipment installers
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Wincheap
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays when conditions allow. Just ask about your roof. We survey roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and green roofs, and people most often book us about damp inside with no sign on the roof and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
In smaller places like Wincheap, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Wincheap (CT1, CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Wincheap
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Damage from equipment installers
- Water coming in under a flat roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mildred, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
Towns and villages near Wincheap
Also in Wincheap
How we price electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wincheap
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well but it depends on the product and layers.
Flat roofs in Wincheap
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Within a mile and a half or so of Wincheap there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
Landlords with a home close to Canterbury East station may find that 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 Wincheap Foundation Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Wincheap is about 1 mile south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Wincheap can all book electronic leak detection. Wincheap is one of the places in Kent where we work.
Every address in CT1 and CT2 is within our area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Ada Road, Cow Lane and Back Lane. You’ll find Wincheap on the A2, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Wincheap include Canterbury (1 mile north-east), Thanington (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile north-west), Stuppington (1 mile south) and Hales Place (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Near you in Wincheap
Around Wincheap, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Canterbury School of Architecture, St Thomas of Canterbury Church and Duke's Head Public House, among other places. You will also find The Canterbury Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and Whitehall Meadows (less than half a mile north-west). Wincheap has its own railway station: Canterbury East station. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (within half a mile north-east) and Rupert Bear Museum (within half a mile north-east). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. A visit to Wincheap is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Wincheap
How do I find out if my home in Wincheap is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Wincheap?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD does not suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof won’t work, we’ll say so before testing.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.