Medway · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Sharnal Street
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Sharnal Street from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Holes left by work on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Sharnal Street: what you get
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we’ll say so. We’re often asked to look into gaps at membrane joints and patched roofs that still leak, across flat roof membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Sharnal Street take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Sharnal Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Sharnal Street
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
With Restoration House about 4.9 miles south-west, the area around Sharnal Street has a long history. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you will get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Useful tips for Sharnal Street property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Do not leave water getting in
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Keep outlets clear of debris
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
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Sharnal Street: your questions answered
Is my home in Sharnal Street listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Sharnal Street within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How much time does ELD need?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You will know roughly how long before we start.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
What happens on the day
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 get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Around Sharnal Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Flat roofs in Sharnal Street
Sharnal Street is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take a building like High Halstow Primary Academy: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Sharnal Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We cover Sharnal Street and the rest of Medway. Our area takes in places right across Medway. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Electronic leak detection in ME3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Sharnal Street: Fenn Street (1 mile north-east), High Halstow (1 mile north-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Sharnal Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hundred of Hoo Academy and The Red Dog Public House and the streets around them. Sharnal Street’s nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south. A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Older and listed buildings around Sharnal Street may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sharnal Street
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photographs
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.