Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in North Street, Kent
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in North Street. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Failed seams and laps
- Patched roofs that still leak
Electronic leak detection in North Street
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It helps trace a leak you already have or check a new membrane before handover. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. We’re frequently asked to look into leaks showing away from the breach and holes left by work on the roof, across green roofs, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
In a village or hamlet like North Street, flat roofs are typically 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- North Street (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Rural addresses near North Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Street
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When to book a survey in North Street
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Belmont House and Gardens lies about 2 miles south-west, so building around North Street goes back a long way. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey will not cover
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Useful tips for North Street property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Don’t leave water getting in
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Common questions in North Street
Will you come out to North Street?
Yes, North Street is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in North Street listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
Which method do you use?
The roof decides the method. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Electronic leak detection in North Street: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from North Street, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. 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. 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.
If you look after a building such as Sheldwich Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Landlords with a home close to Faversham station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
North Street is about 2 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cover North Street and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes North Street and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Sheldwich (1 mile south), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south), Painter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (2 miles south) and Throwley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Herne Bay (12 miles north-east) and Minster (10 miles north).
Near you in North Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Abbey School. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (3.7 miles west).