Medway · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Lidsing, Medway
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Lidsing. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Electronic leak detection in Lidsing
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We will tell you if the roof cannot be tested. If you’re worried about water coming in under a flat roof and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, we can find out what’s behind it, on liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Lidsing, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Lidsing (ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for electronic leak detection in Lidsing
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Lidsing
Is my home in Lidsing listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lidsing?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing normally takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD does not suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof will not work, we’ll say so before testing.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Lidsing can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Towns and villages near Lidsing
Also in Lidsing
Why act early in Lidsing
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Flat roofs in Lidsing
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Lidsing, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Swingate Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Rainham (Kent) station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lidsing can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Medway coverage includes Lidsing and the places around it.
Here we cover the ME7 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We also cover Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Near you in Lidsing
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to South Wood, The Harrow pub and Greenacre Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Carrying out the repair work
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lidsing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
Useful tips for Lidsing property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.