Medway · London and the South East
Lower Higham Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Lower Higham, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Gaps at membrane joints
What we’re asked to look at in Lower Higham
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Landlords with a home close to Higham station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
How electronic leak detection works in Lower Higham
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. We don’t estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. A retest after repairs can check the work if the build-up allows. Results come in a written report with photos. We survey roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most frequently book us about new membranes needing a check before handover and holes left by work on the roof.
Somewhere as small as Lower Higham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Lower Higham (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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, as it helps us focus the survey.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Fixing the holes we find
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Sections we cannot safely access
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
Nearby places to Lower Higham
Also in Lower Higham
How we price electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
For a price for your roof in Lower Higham, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Rural addresses near Lower Higham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Electronic leak detection around Lower Higham
Lower Higham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. About 3 miles south lies Temple Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Lower Higham has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Higham Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lower Higham can all book electronic leak detection. Lower Higham is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME3 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street. If you’re just outside Lower Higham, we cover Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Lower Higham
In Lower Higham, that means homes and buildings near Strood Academy, Broomhill Park and The Chequers pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Lower Higham itself: Higham station. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and Upnor Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Questions from Lower Higham
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Higham?
Yes. Lower Higham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lower Higham, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Which method do you use?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage testing usually needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.