Medway · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Chatham Waterfront
We carry out electronic leak detection in Chatham Waterfront and the rest of Medway. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Gaps at membrane joints
Electronic leak detection in Chatham Waterfront: 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. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You’ll also know what to check next. We are often asked to look into holes left by work on the roof and leaks showing away from the breach, across liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs.
Around Chatham Waterfront, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them when booking, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Chatham Waterfront (ME4, ME1, ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chatham Waterfront
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Suitability depends on the layers.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well but it depends on the product and layers.
Also near Chatham Waterfront
What else we do in Chatham Waterfront
What we’re asked to look at in Chatham Waterfront
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Take a building like Brompton-Westbrook Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they will not be able to tell you
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. A visit to a smaller place like Chatham Waterfront is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Flat roofs in Chatham Waterfront
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Chatham Waterfront, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Chatham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Divine, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Chatham Waterfront is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Chatham Waterfront is one of many places we visit across Medway. Chatham Waterfront is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Electronic leak detection in ME4, ME1 and ME7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include New Road, Old Road and Ship Lane. Main roads around Chatham Waterfront include the A231, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Chatham Waterfront: Brompton (1 mile north-east), Rochester Riverside (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south-east), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west) and Chatham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (3 miles south), Twydall (3 miles east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Chatham Waterfront
In Chatham Waterfront, that means homes and buildings near King's Arms, St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Michael the Archangel Church (under half a mile south), Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.5 miles south-west) and The Paddock (less than half a mile north-east). Chatham Waterfront has its own railway station: Chatham station. A little further out are St. Bartholomew's Hospital (within half a mile west) and Rochester Castle (1 mile west). For a walk, there’s Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
What affects the price in Chatham Waterfront
To price your survey, we look at:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
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 safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
For a price for electronic leak detection in Chatham Waterfront, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
FAQs for Chatham Waterfront
Will you come out to Chatham Waterfront?
Yes. Chatham Waterfront is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Chatham Waterfront?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.