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Moor Street Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Moor Street from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Why get it checked now?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. Outbuildings and barns around Moor Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How electronic leak detection works in Moor Street
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair rather than guessing. Repair costs are not part of the report; that’s for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaking laps in the waterproofing and patched roofs that still leak, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Moor Street may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Moor Street (ME8)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Moor Street
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Moor Street?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around Moor Street hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What does electronic leak detection do?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That is how we locate breaches you cannot see.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD does not suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable before testing.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: 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 normally takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Moor Street frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Moor Street
Moor Street is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you look after a building such as Leigh Academy Rainham, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near Rainham (Kent) station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Moor Street is about 2 miles east of Gillingham, in Medway. In Moor Street, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Medway, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Electronic leak detection in ME8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Seymour Road, Horseman's Green Road and South Bush Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Moor Street: Rainham (1 mile west), Hartlip (1 mile south-east), Meresborough (1 mile south-west), Breach (1 mile east) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles west), Strood (7 miles west), Luton (4 miles west), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west).
Around Moor Street
In Moor Street, that means homes and buildings near Berengrave Chalk Pit, The Railway pub and Riverside Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Moor Street includes Bishop Saltings and Detling Hill.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Get leaks traced quickly
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Moor Street
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and letting agents in Moor Street book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane.