Medway · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Upper Bush
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Upper Bush, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection in Upper Bush
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We’ll say if ELD will not work on your roof at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. Typical surveys look at leaking laps in the waterproofing and holes left by work on the roof, across liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Bush may be 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Upper Bush (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Upper Bush
About 1.4 miles south-east lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Bush has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cuxton Community Infant School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Cuxton station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Pentagon Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Upper Bush can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Upper Bush is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME2 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Upper Bush
In Upper Bush, that means homes and buildings near Strood Academy. Upper Bush’s nearest station is Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Upper Bush includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Older cottages and farmhouses around Upper Bush can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Upper Bush
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere like Upper Bush needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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How we price electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Do not leave water getting in
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Upper Bush
Is my home in Upper Bush listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Bush?
Yes. Upper Bush is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Will you repair the leak?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
How is ELD priced?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Bush
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.