Medway · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Wigmore, Medway
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Wigmore. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Failed seams and laps
Flat and commercial roofs around Wigmore
Wigmore lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. If you own a rental within reach of Rainham (Kent) station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We carry out electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Wigmore and nearby. Wigmore is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in ME8 is covered for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Wigmore
Typical jobs here are in homes near Foxburrow Wood, Howard School and The Railway pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1 mile north-east. A little further out are Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
About our electronic leak detection in Wigmore
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Wigmore and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are leaks through a covered membrane and new membranes needing a check before handover, on liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and single-ply roofs.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Wigmore often have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It’s worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Wigmore (ME8)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the price in Wigmore
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Wigmore
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Look out for signs like these:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Restoration House lies about 4.4 miles north-west, so building around Wigmore goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you’ll get the report
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Wigmore: your questions answered
Will you come out to Wigmore?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Wigmore?
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 fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wigmore
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
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What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. For a survey in Wigmore, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.