Medway · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in North Street, Medway
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in North Street, with photos and a clear written report.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
About our electronic leak detection in North Street
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. Common reasons to book are leaks through a covered membrane and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, across flat roof membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs.
Some older homes in villages like North Street are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- North Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Towns and villages near North Street
Other services in North Street
What we’re asked to look at in North Street
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that’s hard to see can let water in for months before it shows.
We are often asked to look at:
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Do not let outlets block
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit 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 North Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Your questions about electronic leak detection 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. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around North Street, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and North Street is within about 1 mile of the coast.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Electronic leak detection around North Street
North Street lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung 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.
Landlords with a home close to Gillingham (Kent) station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
North Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in North Street can all book electronic leak detection. Our Medway coverage includes North Street and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of ME3 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile north-east), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west) and Sharnal Street (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in North Street
In North Street, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 4.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4 miles south-west). The countryside around North Street includes Bishop Saltings.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.