Medway · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in St Mary Hoo
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across St Mary Hoo, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in St Mary Hoo
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak 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 survey flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about punctures from foot traffic or tools and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
Some older homes in villages like St Mary Hoo are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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.
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
- St Mary Hoo (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a hamlet or village like St Mary Hoo, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why act early in St Mary Hoo
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like St Mary Hoo, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
Useful tips for St Mary Hoo 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
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Note where leaks show inside and when
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
St Mary Hoo: your questions answered
Will you come out to St Mary Hoo?
Yes. St Mary Hoo is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in St Mary Hoo listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
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Electronic leak detection around St Mary Hoo
The coast is about 2 miles or less from St Mary Hoo, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Around St Mary Hoo, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
St Mary Hoo is about 4 miles south of Canvey Island, in Medway. If you are in St Mary Hoo, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Medway coverage includes St Mary Hoo and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across ME3 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We also cover the places around St Mary Hoo: Fenn Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile south-west), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-west), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south) and Kingsnorth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (8 miles south), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south).
Landmarks near St Mary Hoo
A little further out are Bay Museum (3.6 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (6 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.