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Electronic leak detection in Stoke, Medway
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in Stoke, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Failed seams and laps
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
How electronic leak detection works in Stoke
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. Repair costs aren’t 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. You get a report with photos. If you’ve noticed punctures from foot traffic or tools and leaks through a covered membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Stoke may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Stoke (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Stoke
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Anyone responsible for a site like Stoke Primary Academy will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Around Stoke, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Stoke
To price your survey, we check:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What else we do in Stoke
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
We’ll tell you if your inverted or paved roof is not suitable.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
Stoke: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Stoke is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Stoke?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long will testing take?
Testing normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Electronic leak detection around Stoke
Stoke is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Stoke is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. In Stoke, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Medway coverage includes Stoke. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: ME3. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Vicarage Lane and Vicarage Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Middle Stoke (1 mile east), Lower Stoke (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile south-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west) and St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Stoke
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
Useful tips for Stoke property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.