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Roof Leak Investigation in Badlesmere
Roof leak investigations in Badlesmere from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Stains around a skylight
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Cottages and farmhouses around Badlesmere often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Badlesmere
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and flat roof details, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water that shows only in certain storms and brown rings on upstairs ceilings.
Being in a small place like Badlesmere makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Badlesmere (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. Even a single gap can let water in, particularly in driving rain.
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Badlesmere
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Towns and villages near Badlesmere
What else we do in Badlesmere
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Badlesmere
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 1.9 miles north-west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Badlesmere has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building like Sheldwich Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church like Church of St Leonard are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations in Badlesmere for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Badlesmere is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: ME13. Other places close to Badlesmere include Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Badlesmere
In Badlesmere, that means homes and buildings near Red Lion pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
Badlesmere questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Badlesmere?
Yes, Badlesmere is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Badlesmere?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Badlesmere?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.